What I just finished watching/reading and what I thought about it

[Fusion X. Denver]

As the title suggests, the thread should be used to write down your thoughts on various anime that you have finished watching. Any post length detailing your thoughts is fine, within the general site rules.
-You can also respond to other people's posts, so long as you respect their opinion.
-Use spoiler tags for your spoilers.
-Also, you can give little reviews/thoughts for series you've already watched and feel like writing about.

I'll start:

[b]Arcana Famiglia[/b]

This show had such a promising premise and cast, but it ultimately failed to deliver. Instead of interesting missions, we get filler escapades that fail to capture the viewer's interest. And then there's Felicita, one of the most uninteresting leads I've ever seen. She has no real personality, it's ridiculous how many guys are fawning over her. Her lack of show brings down the romance aspect because we don't have a reason to care who she ends up with.
[spoiler=And even then]
it stereotypically ends without her making a choice.[/spoiler]
Some characters are cool, but we don't get to see much done with them aside from Liberta and Nova because they're stuck in a very shallow premise that doesn't let them go anywhere.
And the thing about the action: sure we shouldn't rip on the show just because we expected action and were severely misled, but even during the small segments where there were action, it was substandard.

The show's just shallow.

[b]2/5[/b]

[Nicο]

I had finished Arcana Famiglia today too, but rather I don't think that the fact that I heard what it was adapted from before hand (otome game) mislead me at all, as I pretty much thought it would be a shoujo, and enjoyed every episode. I guess I can relate to Felicita instead of thinking she is uninteresting, though just because she is kind of quiet.

As for what I actually last completed, Jinrui wa Suita Shimashita (Humanity has Declined). This, although I'm not actually rating them here, I enjoyed a lot more than Arcana, Especially episodes[spoiler= 3-4]I think that was that marvelous manga thing they did[/spoiler] and I think the fairies are totally cute.

[Fusion X. Denver]

[quote name='Dawn' timestamp='1347849388' post='6026462']
I had finished Arcana Famiglia today too, but rather I don't think that the fact that I heard what it was adapted from before hand (otome game) mislead me at all, as I pretty much thought it would be a shoujo, and enjoyed every episode. I guess I can relate to Felicita instead of thinking she is uninteresting, though just because she is kind of quiet.
[/quote]

My problem isn't even really that it was a reverse harem, it just failed to get me interested into any romance or character interactions, but to each his own.

Also, finally watched the last episode of [b]Hyou-ka: You Can't Escape[/b] today.
If I had to describe this anime in one word, it'd be...clever. The show's very slow-paced, but it still manages to entice the viewer into the conversations they're having and get them to follow along. And I feel the main 4 developed very nicely over the course of the show in a natural, subtle progression and they're all very interesting characters.
Even the mysteries and critical thinking skills can come off as interesting, even though they don't hold much significance.
I'd say the animation played a part in that and also helped the rest of the show out. Kyoto Animation really outdid themselves with this one.
This definitely isn't for everyone; I could see someone getting bored with it really easily. And this definitely isn't something to marathon; Hyou-ka's best enjoyed in the episodic experience it's meant to be shown in. It's probably my favorite episodic anime alongside Cowboy Bebop.
Overall, this was a real winner and I hope it'll get a 2nd season one day.

[b]4.5/5[/b]

Also, you can give little reviews/thoughts for series you've already watched and feel like writing about. Adding that detail to the OP.

[Nicο]

[quote name='Fusion X. Denver' timestamp='1347853568' post='6026490']
My problem isn't even really that it was a reverse harem, it just failed to get me interested into any romance or character interactions, but to each his own.
[/quote]I know that, but that wasn't really what I was replying to. There was this:
[quote name='Fusion X. Denver' timestamp='1347837725' post='6026357']
And the thing about the action: sure we shouldn't rip on the show just because we expected action and were severely misled, but even during the small segments where there were action, it was substandard.
[/quote]Sure, you said we shouldn't rip on it because of that, I clearly didn't because while there had to be action, it isn't one of the genres so I was one of the few people that were not mislead.
[quote name='Fusion X. Denver' timestamp='1347853568' post='6026490']
Also, finally watched the last episode of [b]Hyou-ka: You Can't Escape[/b] today.
If I had to describe this anime in one word, it'd be...clever. The show's very slow-paced, but it still manages to entice the viewer into the conversations they're having and get them to follow along. And I feel the main 4 developed very nicely over the course of the show in a natural, subtle progression and they're all very interesting characters.
Even the mysteries and critical thinking skills can come off as interesting, even though they don't hold much significance.
I'd say the animation played a part in that and also helped the rest of the show out. Kyoto Animation really outdid themselves with this one.
This definitely isn't for everyone; I could see someone getting bored with it really easily. And this definitely isn't something to marathon; Hyou-ka's best enjoyed in the episodic experience it's meant to be shown in. It's probably my favorite episodic anime alongside Cowboy Bebop.
Overall, this was a real winner and I hope it'll get a 2nd season one day.

[b]4.5/5[/b]
[/quote]Perfect review, Although I think it's obvious but I'll point out that nothing is for everyone (besides food and drink and such), I do think it is needed to say so for this particular anime, something I really like about that review.




On another not, [b]Yuru Yuri ♪♪ [/b]has been hilarious the whole way. Comedy is my favorite genre, and I think this has my absolute favorite first episode. I do mean the second season, but the first one was good too with the [spoiler=I want to just plain mention this, but it could ruin it for people who have yet to watch it]It was nice that they tried to make us think Akari was the protagonist. But then, Akarin~~~~~~[/spoiler] I love how they expanded on same of the other girls besides the main four, but of course did not give attention to some of the other ones (such as Chizuru) but those were already covered nicely. Seeing as I have absolutely no problems with it, most of the time it was pretty hilarious, and giving me a favorite first episode, to me, it was perfect. As my own enjoyment, I would give it a 5/5. I guess that is what most people do when giving reviews especially from the first one or two episodes (which I easily find pretty stupid, the one or two episodes thing).

Also, I think I'll very much RARELY finish an anime I didn't really enjoy enough to rate less than half the score possible. Rarely because Ronin Warriors might be my real first one.

[Fusion X. Denver]

[quote name='Dawn' timestamp='1347934898' post='6027019']
Sure, you said we shouldn't rip on it because of that, I clearly didn't because while there had to be action, it isn't one of the genres so I was one of the few people that were not mislead.[/quote]

Ah, I see. I guess that only really pertains to me then since I went into it expecting something that wasn't really there, so that'd be a biased point.
[quote name='Dawn' timestamp='1347934898' post='6027019']
Perfect review, Although I think it's obvious but I'll point out that nothing is for everyone (besides food and drink and such), I do think it is needed to say so for this particular anime, something I really like about that review.[/quote]

Why thank you, and yeah, I felt like mentioning that because it's pacing is done very differently compared to other slow-paced anime I've seen. It felt like an acquired taste.
[quote name='Dawn' timestamp='1347934898' post='6027019']
On another not, [b]Yuru Yuri ♪♪ [/b]has been hilarious the whole way. Comedy is my favorite genre, and I think this has my absolute favorite first episode. I do mean the second season, but the first one was good too with the
I love how they expanded on same of the other girls besides the main four, but of course did not give attention to some of the other ones (such as Chizuru) but those were already covered nicely. Seeing as I have absolutely no problems with it, most of the time it was pretty hilarious, and giving me a favorite first episode, to me, it was perfect. As my own enjoyment, I would give it a 5/5. I guess that is what most people do when giving reviews especially from the first one or two episodes (which I easily find pretty stupid, the one or two episodes thing).
Also, I think I'll very much RARELY finish an anime I didn't really enjoy enough to rate less than half the score possible. Rarely because Ronin Warriors might be my real first one.
[/quote]

I've been hearing a [i]lot[/i] about Yuru Yuri; I guess I should give it a shot. Is it episodic? And if so, do you think it'd be bad to marathon it? (this is coming from someone who wished he watched K-ON's 2nd season bit by bit rather than plowing through it)

On another note, finished [b]Casshern Sins[/b] today.
I felt satisfied and unsatisfied with the anime as a whole. I know that doesn't make sense, but what I'm trying to say is I respected what the show's main message was and the characters that embodied its themes, but some things were lacking an explanation. A few things happened "just because", but at the same time, only some of those actually mattered.
I can't really go into depth with this one because I'm finding it hard to formulate my overall thoughts on it. What I do know is it's kind of depressing...though it's got decent action and a few likable characters thrown into a mix of a lot of angry and bitter robots.

[b]3.5/5[/b]

[Nicο]

[quote name='Fusion X. Denver' timestamp='1347939032' post='6027050']
I've been hearing a [I]lot[/I] about Yuru Yuri; I guess I should give it a shot. Is it episodic? And if so, do you think it'd be bad to marathon it? (this is coming from someone who wished he watched K-ON's 2nd season bit by bit rather than plowing through it)
[/quote]Yeah, it is. This is coming from someone that can watch more than one episode of K-On! (the dub, don't find the sub that interesting) without the slightest hint of boredom, but I enjoyed the second season of Yuru Yuri [I]a lot[/I] more than the first, and I had to watch it weekly. So in your case, I'd definitely recommend bit by bit.

[King of Games]

Just finished a re-watch of [url="http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12398"]Bunny Drop[/url]. My opinion on it hasnt changed from the first watch.
It's a simple story with a unique premise. A relaxing and feel-good watch.
Rating: I bought the expensive edition with the art book.

[Nicο]

[b]Accel World[/b]

What did I think about it?

...

YES. YES. JUST. YES.

[Fusion X. Denver]

[b]Accel World[/b]

This anime was like a roller coaster. Lots of ups and downs, though overall, it finishes off as a decent shonen. I felt like the show had a lot of potential that wasn't fully realized and would have been a lot better if handled differently.
[spoiler=Like]
Nomi probably would have been better as a 2-3 episode villain instead of evolving into the series' main antagonist. I feel like that whole drama was dragged out and would have done better to set Haru and Taku up against some greater enemy that would require them to learn Incarnation.[/spoiler]
However, it still managed to show some good fights, various types of melee and range fighters, and kept you drawn enough to see a pretty good ending. I'm sure there'll be a 2nd season and I'll most certainly watch it.

[b]3.5/5[/b]

[b]Great Teacher Onizuka[/b]

This is a fun anime overall. There's a bunch of cheesy and unrealistic moments throughout the anime, but none of that really matters because you grow to love Onizuka and the rest of the cast throughout him changing characters and rounding them out to relatable people. GTO really does have its own charm to it and there's nothing quite like it, at least from what I've seen.
I watched the dub version and I gotta say it had a horrendous voice director. The actors themselves had decent voices (I even thought Onizuka was voiced by Steve Blum at first), but tones, attitudes and all that other stuff were way off-base. I didn't let that detract from the show, but it was still something worth mentioning.
I'd recommend this anime to almost anyone. It's got a universal appeal to it and it's one of the better feel-good anime out there.

[b]4.5/5[/b]

[b]Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero[/b]

This show had a bunch of ups and downs too. It was a decent time-killer every Saturday (aside from the bra shopping episode) and I grew to like Akatsuki, though he's a total Gary Stu. The rest of the cast feels like it's lacking since the anime tends to be about showing how awesome Akatsuki is. Different characters have interesting powers and can hold off on their own, but they always lack in comparison to Akatsuki in the limelight because he's so much better than everyone else.
A lot of the show's typical. I wouldn't really recommend this to anyone, though its 2nd season (I think it's pretty obvious there'll be one judging by the ending) might be able to change that. Here's hoping.

[b]3/5[/b]

[Dr. Cakey]

I can play, too!

[b]Accel World[/b]
The worst thing about Accel World is that it is an adaptation of the first third of a series of...is it a light novel series? I think it is, not sure. You can almost here the last episode saying to itself, "I wonder if we'll get greenlit for a second season?". Anyway, Accel World is quite good. Visually, it's quite appealing, both in the in-game avatars and human characters...except for Haru, the main character. I know he's fat, but he's so deformed it looks like he just finished guest-starring on Lucky Star or something. Minor nitpick, on the whole, I suppose. The plot is pretty generic in the broad strokes, but the details are what keep it interesting, and there are lots of instances that get surprisingly emotional. I feel it can be too light-hearted at some times, but luckily it's actually funny for the most part, so it isn't exceptionally offensive.

I feel like I ought to be saying more, but I want to keep it short...more 'my thoughts' (you know, like the title) than a review. So...there. I guess.

[b]Medaka Box[/b]
Medaka Box is definitely a thing. I'd say you'll either love it or hate it, but I did neither. I'm pretty much 100% neutral on it. Unlike Accel World, it has already been marked for a second season (not sure if it will be airing in the fall season or later). While told from the perspective of another character, it is [i]about[/i] Medaka Kurokami, student council president of Sandbox Academy (more about the name in a moment. EDIT: And by in a moment, I mean NEVER, loser), who is smarter, stronger, faster than everyone else and generally speaking beyond superhuman. This is generally the point of the entire show. 98% of it is her solving problems of varying degrees of solvability and/or converting evil people to righteousness through her "pretentious appeal to innate goodness".

...the other 2% is a psychotic, semi-philosophical battle analyzing what it actually means to be Medaka Kurokami. Also Romi Park voices the villain.

And boobies. Did I mention Gainax made this show?

[b]Code Geass OVA: Nunally in Wonderland[/b]
Sunrise spent roughly $10 making this stupid, twenty minute cash-grab wherein Alice in Wonderland is re-enacted with Code Geass characters, as narrated by Lelouch. AND IT IS AMAZING.

Come for C.C. as the Cheshire Cat, stay for Emperor Wakamoto zi Britannia.

EDIT: Right, of course everyone else is going to talk about Accel World.

[Nicο]

[b]Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero[/b]
I can say that even though the first two or three episodes hardly interested me at all it become pretty enjoyable, especially the last episode. Hope it sells for a second season, in that regard. It is probably just me though, but I found that beginning of the first episode pretty stupid for the start to a series, and after watching it all, I thought that that should have went after what was only talked about/done in flashbacks. Again, probably just me.

[b]Ebiten[/b]
Since others are doing more than one at once, I finished this before Yuru Yuri but like, right before it, so it wasn't any longer what I just finished, but why not?
This is completely a parody of other shows, and since I like that kind of thing, it was hilarious. Especially what I can actually name (Saint Seiya, Sailor Moon, K-On!, Dragon Ball Z) that was being parodied, it was a decent series and it's best that it was 10 episodes. Not too shorter, and just... not longer at all.

[Just Crouton]

[b]Devilman[/b]
A dark superhero story turned into a story about the fall of humanity because "all humans are evil, yada, yada" done well. The story doesn't dabble on the idea that all humans are evil, instead, it shows the evil through visuals. The story's length could've been a tad longer; It feels like the story jumped from an unrelated arc to the final arc with no real transition.

Still, Go Nagai is the God of manga[s] and sleaze[/s].

[b]Amon: The Apocalypse of Devilman[/b]
This is a 45 minute movie based on a manga that takes place after the 2nd-to-last issue of the original Devilman manga, and takes the story on a different path. The art-style is good, the movie is not. Amon (Devilman's true form) looks silly compared to the manga version, the fights are horrible (the final battle is especially boring,) and the hero is very out of character here.

[b]Megaman X4[/b]
While Megaman X games were being made throughout the 90's, there was a manga adaption to go with them, with each arc adapting one of the first 4 games. A lot of changes were made, new characters added, and more character story so it isn't just "run to Maverick's base, fight stock robots, fight boss, repeat 7 times, go to Sigma's fortress, etc." The artwork is [b]beautiful[/b], and I bold "beautiful" because it is that [b]beautiful[/b]. The environments are heavily-detailed, much like the games.

I haven't finished the first 3 arcs because they're hard to find, but I found this one in Japanese. I can't read Japanese, but considering this is a Megaman comic, and I've beaten the game, I don't really need to use my brain to tell what's going on in the pictures. The fights are brutal (Split Mushroom gets the top of his head blown off), especially the Frost Walrus fights, the 2nd round being possibly one of the greatest manga fights ever illustrated. I'm surprised Magma Dragoon wasn't played up as a larger villain, considering his story role in the opening part of both the X4 game and manga.

The ending is surprisingly awful. While it follows the game closely, they pretty much wrap up the 2 final levels in one issue, poorly, and it feels really rushed, and feels like panels are missing in-between, making it confusing. Both armors from the game are featured here, the Ultimate Armor used the most, perhaps to give the writers an excuse to speed through the 2nd half of the arc, and the Force Armor appearing at the end to do nothing. X5 wasn't adapted in this series universe, likely because there was 2+ year gap between the games X4 and X5 being released, and judging by how rushed the later part of this story was, they were trying to kill this manga and move on. But, it is better than most Megaman manga.

[b]Grey: Digital Target[/b]
The character designs are awesome, Grey's dub is amazing, the fights are great, and the music is cheesy. Hail to the 80's.

[b]Cyber City OEDO 808[/b]
I haven't watched the Japanese version, but I can safely say the English dub is the greatest dub is any anime. Sengoku always sounds like an angry jerk, he swears excessively, and everytime he tells someone to "F&^k off," my chest grows a hair. His dialogue is amazing. The artwork is amazing. It's a realistic style instead of the "electrical-socket faces and goofy hair" style. It would've been great if the OVA was longer, but each episode is 40 minutes, so the first episode has plenty of time to get you acquainted with Sengoku.

[Fusion X. Denver]

[quote name='Dr. Cakey!!' timestamp='1348343170' post='6029811']
[b]Medaka Box[/b]
Medaka Box is definitely a thing. I'd say you'll either love it or hate it, but I did neither. I'm pretty much 100% neutral on it. Unlike Accel World, it has already been marked for a second season (not sure if it will be airing in the fall season or later). While told from the perspective of another character, it is [i]about[/i] Medaka Kurokami, student council president of Sandbox Academy (more about the name in a moment. EDIT: And by in a moment, I mean NEVER, loser), who is smarter, stronger, faster than everyone else and generally speaking beyond superhuman. This is generally the point of the entire show. 98% of it is her solving problems of varying degrees of solvability and/or converting evil people to righteousness through her "pretentious appeal to innate goodness".

...the other 2% is a psychotic, semi-philosophical battle analyzing what it actually means to be Medaka Kurokami. Also Romi Park voices the villain.

And boobies. Did I mention Gainax made this show?
[/quote]

Is this supposed to sound strangely similar to Haruhi 0_o
[quote name='Dawn' timestamp='1348357251' post='6030004']
[b]Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero[/b]
I can say that even though the first two or three episodes hardly interested me at all it become pretty enjoyable, especially the last episode. Hope it sells for a second season, in that regard. It is probably just me though, but I found that beginning of the first episode pretty stupid for the start to a series, and after watching it all, I thought that that should have went after what was only talked about/done in flashbacks. Again, probably just me.
[/quote]

No, I agree. Although I suppose it being a great departure from its start was the [i]point[/i] of the series, I feel it kinda backfired because we saw it could have been a decent fantasy story. Though I suppose we'll be getting something like that in its next season.
[quote name='God Machismo!!!!!' timestamp='1348359248' post='6030026']
[b]Stuff[/b]
[/quote]

You like a lot of old stuff, huh?
Well, I put Grey and Cyber City on my to-watch list. Their average ratings on this site I go on seem a little low, but I've seen that trend with a lot of dated anime there, so I'll go into them expecting something good judging from what you said.

[Legend Zero]

Sure, why not?

[spoiler [b]Accel World[/b]]

Great ending with great animation to boot! Even if I saw the ending coming a mile away. If you didn't know Chiyu, the girl who has always wanted things to go back to how they were, to not have time turning powers then you did not pay enough attention to her! (maybe with good reason) I always wondered why they never just went to see Nomi's bro, but reveling the mind-wipe thing there would've been just another thing to deal with. The anime itself had its problems, but I was so immersed in it that I forgot they only did Volume 4 of 12, which is still ongoing. Apparently, all we got the the introduction to the story, which makes me squeal with anticipation. The best part about the last episode was that they put it together in such a way that, to me, solidified the widespread rumors of it already getting a 2nd season.[/spoiler]

[b]Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero[/b]

The only thing that made it worthwhile was that the creators intended for Akatsuki to be a Gary Stu, making the excitement each week become not "how will the characters get through the plot?", but "how will Akatsuki outshine everyone?" The difference in tone it had from anything else I was watching really made it.....watchable. However, I never looked forward to it every week, it was just there when I checked my anime site that day.

[Fusion X. Denver]

[quote name='Legend Zero' timestamp='1348360586' post='6030042']
[spoiler=Accel World]
If you didn't know Chiyu, the girl who has always wanted things to go back to how they were, to not have time turning powers then you did not pay enough attention to her! (maybe with good reason) I always wondered why they never just went to see Nomi's bro, but reveling the mind-wipe thing there would've been just another thing to deal with. The anime itself had its problems, but I was so immersed in it that I forgot they only did Volume 4 of 12, which is still ongoing. Apparently, all we got the the introduction to the story, which makes me squeal with anticipation. The best part about the last episode was that they put it together in such a way that, to me, solidified the widespread rumors of it already getting a 2nd season.[/spoiler]
[/quote]

Just be careful to spoiler things that would give away parts of the ending.
[spoiler=But in regards to Chiyu]
This other forum I frequent was always bashing Chiyu every week, I feel like their negativity clouded me from seeing her objectively rather than trying to see her as not annoying or whatever, lol. One guy even dropped the show halfway through just because she got Brain Burst, which I found senseless.
And of course most of them turned right around once she pulled that troll moment >_>[/spoiler]
The fact they only covered 4 volumes has definitely convinced me they'll do a 2nd season at some point.

[Lt. Colonel Remo]

Oh wow, I randomly found Aesthetica of Rogue Hero today and I was considering watching it

=/ I guess not though

As for [b][size=5]Fate/zero[/size][/b], I finished it a while ago, but the only problem it displayed was that it was related to Fate/stay night

Because it was prequel to crappy series, it kind of obvious who dies and who makes it on in the next series.

It had one of my favorite soundtracks, it's animation is among the best I've ever seen, and in the first half, you aren't even sure who to root for because of how well written each character is.

But since it has to end a certain way and since it has plenty of [url="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ForegoneConclusion"]Foregone Conclusions[/url] that it's almost painful to watch, provided you know what happens in Fate/stay night. I personally haven't seen stay night, but by comparing the information it divulges, and by the main themes of characters in zero, it easy to see how people can predict things well in advance.

I would post the Anime Zone Fate zero review, but it does have a lot obscenities for this site so I'll just warn you in advance if you ever decide to watch it

Fate/zero is a must watch for any situation because if you're familiar with Fate/stay night, you can appreciate the Fate series a whole lot more, and if you're new.....well, all I can say is good luck. You find anything as well rounded as this one.

[Legend Zero]

[b]Gundam AGE[/b]

If you have heard anything about this series you probably heard the bashing it received. Now, the show did have some moments that made you feel dumb for watching it, but it is not a show that deserves the hate. The initial concept of switching protags as it goes through the ages (pun intended) was fresh to the gundam scene. The way that they drew parallels between the different protagonists and other Gundam pilots from the past was really well done, probably the best I've ever seen in an anime. Another good quality was how they kept the former protagonists relevant in the show even after their time in the spotlight. Although, you can obviously see how rushed the ending was. In short, it was horrible. When the last 2 final battles each only get 1 episode (not even a whole episode) just to get the plot to an end, you know they didn't plan for it. If I had to say only one thing about AGE it would have to be, "Had too many awesome sub-plots that they tried to get through, causing a bad finale and wasted potential."

[bury the year]

[quote name='Dr. Cakey!!' timestamp='1348343170' post='6029811']
[b]Medaka Box[/b]
Medaka Box is definitely a thing. I'd say you'll either love it or hate it, but I did neither. I'm pretty much 100% neutral on it. Unlike Accel World, it has already been marked for a second season (not sure if it will be airing in the fall season or later). While told from the perspective of another character, it is [i]about[/i] Medaka Kurokami, student council president of Sandbox Academy (more about the name in a moment. EDIT: And by in a moment, I mean NEVER, loser), who is smarter, stronger, faster than everyone else and generally speaking beyond superhuman. This is generally the point of the entire show. 98% of it is her solving problems of varying degrees of solvability and/or converting evil people to righteousness through her "pretentious appeal to innate goodness".
...the other 2% is a psychotic, semi-philosophical battle analyzing what it actually means to be Medaka Kurokami. Also Romi Park voices the villain.
And boobies. Did I mention Gainax made this show?
[/quote]

I'd like to dispute this review. Yes, the initial setup of the storyline is pretty much about Medaka, but it changes pretty swiftly afterwards with [acronym=the Flask Plan and the later introduction of Kumagawa and Anshin'in][SPOILER][/acronym]. It turns into a rather interesting meta-deconstruction of a shonen series and its plot points, so if you like awesome fights with more intellectual/creative approaches I suggest you read the manga. (Granted, I didn't watch the anime, so I'm not sure if it goes up to where I think it does.)

[Dr. Cakey]

[quote name='Rinne' timestamp='1348421834' post='6030371']
I'd like to dispute this review. Yes, the initial setup of the storyline is pretty much about Medaka, but it changes pretty swiftly afterwards with [acronym=the Flask Plan and the later introduction of Kumagawa and Anshin'in][SPOILER][/acronym]. It turns into a rather interesting meta-deconstruction of a shonen series and its plot points, so if you like awesome fights with more intellectual/creative approaches I suggest you read the manga. (Granted, I didn't watch the anime, so I'm not sure if it goes up to where I think it does.)
[/quote]
I guess I should have made clear that I was discussing the anime. I am [i]always[/i] talking about the anime, because I read almost no manga.

[bury the year]

[quote name='Dr. Cakey!!' timestamp='1348442403' post='6030594']
I guess I should have made clear that I was discussing the anime. I am [i]always[/i] talking about the anime, because I read almost no manga.
[/quote]

Then you should read the manga. 'Tis much better. |:

[Nicο]

[b]Oda Nobuna no Yabou[/b]
Well, some things I heard about this was that Yoshiharu is some male protagonist that actually does something in the old Japan, since he is one of those people who came from the future and he does know his history. But I don't think I watched a historical anime that took place in Japan before (China a few, that I know), I only know that I enjoyed it, and I was almost fooled there near the end. But with that kind of an ending, I really wish for a second season, even more than my two favorites of the season, Sword Art Online and Kokoro Connect (It does however seem like SAO can get one anyway, so that's nice) Seriously? Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? didn't sell too well from [i]what I heard[/i] and still got a second season, and both it's seasons ended like that. (new character introduction) I just hope that it doesn't stay that open ended.

[Fusion X. Denver]

[B]Tari Tari[/B]

Very nice short and sweet anime. It feels very realistic in terms of character behaviors, life situations and how everyone and everything develops over the course of the show. The main 5 are all lovable characters, though there's an imbalance with development since 2 had lots of focus for a few episodes each and the rest of them seem weaker in comparison. A couple of more episodes to the season, like 17 or so probably would have fixed that, but ah well.
The singing was top-notch, which should be expected with a musical anime. Totally downloading all their songs tomorrow.
I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a pick-me-up, or something short and sweet. A solid [B]4/5[/B].

[Legend Zero]

[b]Phi Brain: Puzzle of God 2[/b]

I recommend this show to everybody! The plot was great, as always, and ever changing. You just couldn't see the ending in this anime. The characters are equally important and the puzzles make you think. The way the show balances serious and light-hearted comedy makes you see how they've kept going to 2 seasons (and an impeding 3rd next year). The show has great OPs & EDS to boot. It was (and will be) something I looked forward to watching every week.

[King of Games]

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[b]Phi Brain: Puzzle of God 2[/b]
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Hmm? Maybe I should pick it up again.

I stopped watching after season 1. The characters were alright (Galileo being a favourite), but the main attraction to me at first was the puzzles.
i like trying to figure out the puzzles before the characters do in shows like this, but I noticed was next to impossible here. The solution often times involved cheating the system, using some clue the audience isn't made aware of and wouldn't guess. The puzzles are imaginative and the solutions they come up with are often interesting, but its just a turn-off for me.

[Legend Zero]

Season 2 plays by the puzzle rules all the time that I remember, with more understandable puzzles. More often than not, the puzzles in season 2 were normal things taken to the extreme, even the final puzzle.

I only recall a couple times in S1 that they went outside the puzzle for the win. (that of course doesn't count when they had the rules changed on them)