The Devil is a Part Timer was very good. Well-written, comedy was on point, and the characters were all interesting. Even the mandatory swimming/hot springs/other excuse for fanservice episode was handled well. Hopefully there's enough material for a second season.
Doesn't crack my top 10, but I'm glad I watched it.
So Anakin kneels before Monster Mash and pledges his loyalty to the graveyard smash.
Huh, I just got through the Beach episode on the dub. Definitely the weakest episode, but I still had fun, and the next 3 should be the best.
EDIT: I see that they've had 3 volumes of the light novel since the anime ended, and the last one I could find came out last May. Maybe we'll something about a new season by the summer? Who knows...
Well, I can't believe it, but it's almost been 2 years since I first came on this little board, and was thusly inspired to watch Fullmetal Alchemist. I believe it was around the end of this month that I started watching, near the end of freshman year. It all feels so recent, but so distant simultaneously. Well, despite my inactivity here, I wanted to thank this board, because while I had watched 2 anime a while before, this is what really got me into anime. Which, is undoubtedly, one of, if not my favorite hobby/past-time/enjoyment/whatever ever.
EDIT: @Caniswolfred I'm gonna post my top 10 "2010's" anime list soon. I just have to concoct it first. Hunter x Hunter 2011 is easily my favorite, but I'll have to figure out the others and their order.
Reading Shield Bro (A.K.A. Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari). I'm currently at chapter 252, decided to took a little break from it for more chapters to be translated, so I can read it all in one go.
For Ch. 252: Looks like this series has a guro chapter (starts at Ch. 270), and it's for Witch (Antagonist), as known as *****, and former princess. It's not like she had that coming, given her actions and what she did to her own country and family. Might as well read it, how bad can it possibly get?
And for Re:Monster Day 43 was basically this. Just replace You to They. For MC only. I don't recommend the softhearted folks to read Re:Monster.
Also, I'm still looking for the LN raws of Shinmai, and episode 10 is tomorrow.
Edit: Finding the LN raws for Shinmai is tough I used to found the raws of Hagure and other manga and LN series some time ago (1 year ago, if I believe), but being idiot I was before I didn't even bother adding the damn site that had it into my favorites section. I'm hoping Vol. 3-7 is in Japanese.(Spanish = hell yes, but I doubt it I can find it in Spanish)..
Just finished reading the newest chapter of Bleach!
Ywach tells Ichigo that everything he has ever done, from his first steps as a Soul Reaper, to the defeat of Aizen, was all because of Ywach pulling his strings. After all, Ichigo has Ywach's blood running through his veins, meaning he unconsciously acts at Ywach's will. As Ywach put it: "It's how come you can't bring yourself to say you're going to "Kill" the man that killed your mother". (referencing the fact that Ichigo said he'd "Defeat" or "Stop" Ywach, never said "Kill").
Yoruichi was about to step in to keep Ichigo's mind from being confused, but she was hit by a Quicy's arrow (Uryuu is on the scene, and he's the enemy)! The force of the strike weakens the barrier around the Soul King.
Ywach knocks Ichigo back, then procedes to the frail form of the Soul King. Yoruichi tries to intervene again, but her arm is crushed by the mysterious power of Stern Ritter C (who pops up at Ywach's beconing). Ywach then knocks her back as well.
Ichigo is back & about to strike, but he is interrupted by an attack from Uryuu, giving Ywach the time he needs to destroy the Soul King once again, and the world rattling earthquakes resume.
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Just finished reading the newest chapter of Bleach!
Ywach tells Ichigo that everything he has ever done, from his first steps as a Soul Reaper, to the defeat of Aizen, was all because of Ywach pulling his strings. After all, Ichigo has Ywach's blood running through his veins, meaning he unconsciously acts at Ywach's will. As Ywach put it: "It's how come you can't bring yourself to say you're going to "Kill" the man that killed your mother". (referencing the fact that Ichigo said he'd "Defeat" or "Stop" Ywach, never said "Kill").
Yoruichi was about to step in to keep Ichigo's mind from being confused, but she was hit by a Quicy's arrow (Uryuu is on the scene, and he's the enemy)! The force of the strike weakens the barrier around the Soul King.
Ywach knocks Ichigo back, then procedes to the frail form of the Soul King. Yoruichi tries to intervene again, but her arm is crushed by the mysterious power of Stern Ritter C (who pops up at Ywach's beconing). Ywach then knocks her back as well.
Ichigo is back & about to strike, but he is interrupted by an attack from Uryuu, giving Ywach the time he needs to destroy the Soul King once again, and the world rattling earthquakes resume.
Wait...isn't that like...just how Aizen's big reveal went...seriously Bleach...
Anime watching: Mobile Suit Gundam, Lupin III, & Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable
Reading: The Golden Compass
I had some extra time on my hands, so I watched an old OVA called Capricorn on YouTube. Standard story of Japanese teenager falling into a parallel world of science & magic (though it didn't really explain HOW he got there), and he's that world's only hope in averting disaster. Pretty standard stuff for this kind of story. It does nothing particularly of note, but if you like this sort of thing, it might be worth an hour of your time (it's about 47 minutes long).
Just finished reading the newest chapter of Bleach!
Ywach tells Ichigo that everything he has ever done, from his first steps as a Soul Reaper, to the defeat of Aizen, was all because of Ywach pulling his strings. After all, Ichigo has Ywach's blood running through his veins, meaning he unconsciously acts at Ywach's will. As Ywach put it: "It's how come you can't bring yourself to say you're going to "Kill" the man that killed your mother". (referencing the fact that Ichigo said he'd "Defeat" or "Stop" Ywach, never said "Kill").
Yoruichi was about to step in to keep Ichigo's mind from being confused, but she was hit by a Quicy's arrow (Uryuu is on the scene, and he's the enemy)! The force of the strike weakens the barrier around the Soul King.
Ywach knocks Ichigo back, then procedes to the frail form of the Soul King. Yoruichi tries to intervene again, but her arm is crushed by the mysterious power of Stern Ritter C (who pops up at Ywach's beconing). Ywach then knocks her back as well.
Ichigo is back & about to strike, but he is interrupted by an attack from Uryuu, giving Ywach the time he needs to destroy the Soul King once again, and the world rattling earthquakes resume.
Wait...isn't that like...just how Aizen's big reveal went...seriously Bleach...
Yeah, the argument is pretty much that Aizen manipulated Ichigo's environment in order to cultivate his development to his liking, while Ywach manipulated Ichigo's powers directly (the "old man" Zangetsu was really the manifestation of Ichigo's Quincy powers, who bottlenecked the development Ichigo's Soul Reaper powers as he saw fit), but the end result is prety much the same, lol.
Even with the death of Ichigo's mother, they tried explaining that while it was Aizen who let the Grand Fisher have contact with Ichigo & his mother, it was because Ywach stole her Quincy powers (which should have been revived at that point, since the hollow spirit had been passed down to Ichigo) during his revival process that she died.
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The guro Ch. 270 of Shield Bro is pretty tamed, IMO. But if you're sensitive about it, then you can skip it since there's not much development in that chapter. She's not dead... well yet. Unless you want to know the torture scene, a clear description of what her "man" looks like, and the hot spring time with Shield and co.? Your choice.
2 more episodes of Shinmai left, maybe I'll give a comparison of the LN and anime of the 3rd arc (I'm not making any promises, and I'm still looking for the raws). I don't even know if I should spoil it or not (I did spoil about Zest). I'll just say the following things: Lars - Pffft, what about Zolgear? Chisato, what have you done? And certain emotions and events are about to be unfold for better or for worse for our heroes.
I'm not 100% sure about Chisato (could be for Vol. 4).
Just finished watching Fire Tripper on YouTube, and it's pretty much an early version of InuYasha (it's by the same mangaka, who admitted that it was the base they built IY from).
However, there are some differences. This is a 47 minute OVA, rather than a long running TV series, our heroine jumps through time when threatened to be engulfed by flame (they never elaborate on why this is in the OVA) rather than magical well, and other than the time travel, there are no magical elements in this one (our hero, and the villains, are all human bandits of sorts, in a more realistic depiction of feudal Japan).
There are naturally parallels too of course. With the story revolving around a high school girl of modern times jumping back in time, and falling in love with a warrior from the past. Their appearance even bears a striking resemblance to the characters they influenced.
Also, I finished up Tenchi Muyo! (manga) earlier today as well. It was decent, but I'd only recommend it to those who are already fans of the series.
Rather than a straight up adaptation, it's completely new content that takes place between the first & second OVA's, and as such, is filler of sorts (meaning they can't give the characters any new development or powers, instead they're stuck as they are at the end of OVA 1).
It's because of this that it's best when it's focusing on short episodic stories that don't require character growth, and are just pure fun. There are three longer story arcs in the manga, with the first one mainly being a retread of the Kagato storyline of the first OVA. The second is by far the longest & most boring, focusing on manga only characters that I just couldn't seem to care about, with our heroes along for the ride mainly as the bodyguards. The last one (which was the finale of the manga) was the only one that was quite good, featuring the prince of a dying world who aimed to take Ayeka by his side as his planet crumbled (this had our heroes stay centerstage, while giving all the character development to the villain, and it led up to a final battle of DBZ level proportions).
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Well, looks like my search on Shinmai has finally paid off, because I just found the raws of Vol. 3 - 6 (still checking on the site to see if it has 7), but is in Chinese...... Ah. crap. This is damn Hagure all over again. sigh I shouldn't even fudging bother on touching it any further, but coming this far I suppose I could give it a try since I made progress, even though I know the outcome is going to be a complete and utter disaster for me.
Edit: Just got done checking the site and Vol. 7 isn't there, such a shame (don't worry, I'll still keep on searching for it). 'Cause I was really looking forward to "that" (for thpse who know about Vol. 7, you know what I'm talking about).
Naruto Shippuden - Missed first half. Caught it at the part where Naruto & Sora were sparring, and Naruto noticed the crowd's glare. Looks like another tomb has been disturbed.
InuYasha: The Final Act - Sesshomaru went to Totosai to b**** about his sword. While Sesshomaru's away, Naraku makes his move to steal Kohaku's jewel shard. However, he is foiled once when Kikyo's light prevents him from taking it the first time, and once again when Sango's newly powered up Hiraikotsu damages him in a way he thought not possible (it nullified his instant regeneration). He got away unfortunately...
Gurren Lagann - The newly powered up Gurren Lagann rips through the forces of the anti-spiral, forcing their leader (or true form) to reveal itself! He tries trapping our heroes in a never ending dream, but the spirit of Kamina snaps them out of it, and they're ready for the finale! Oh, and the pigmole thingy, evolved...!?
One Piece - Another filler episode. I think we get back on track next week.
They also reviewed The Order: 1886 - 7/10.
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I have disappointing news: I just found out Symphogear was a commercial success and is even getting a third season. Meanwhile it outsold Problem Children and Blood Lad in the same period, two far better shows that probably won't get the second season they need.
BTW, according to my cable's info, the Toonami lineup is getting a shakeup in two weeks.
11:00 - DBZ Kai
11:30 - Kill la Kill
12:00 - Sword Art Online
12:30 - InuYasha: the Final Act
1:00 - Naruto Shippuden
1:30 - One Piece
2:00 - Attack on Titan
Times are Central.
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I found something new to read, but it only has 6 chapters so far, so I'm already all caught up with it...
Anyhow, it's the new series from the guy behind History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi, and the premise is that the stars of his pervious three one-shots are revealed to attend the same school, and they are to be drawn together in a big conflict that will involve all of them.
You have the ninja, Kanata, who is tasked with protecting the modern world from ancient reawakening yokai (Japanese term for demon). He is much more of a close range fighter, and due to the time spent training, ignorant of much of modern culture. The student body president, who is his neighbor and childhood friend (& possibly romantic interest), who was also introduced in his one shot, appears to be part of the main cast here as well.
The sorcerer, who is tasked with protecting an elven girl (introduced in his one shot, and present here as well) from the dark forces of the magical realm. Fights by summoning a "wire frame man" as an avatar of sorts, so he doesn't have to fight directly, but is the least experienced when it comes to combat (is also the least trusting of the group).
The android, who is adept at collecting information, controlling technology, and a range fighter (a variety of laser beams), but isn't well equipped to deal with the supernatural nature of much of the danger presented so far. He is the dorm mate, and best friend of...
...The main character, who was introduced in the one-shot of the previous character, but takes on the central role here. He is a somewhat nerdy, ordinary human, but likely to be the most important of the bunch.
A yokai (which is normally Kanata's domain) happens to attack the school after dark, attracting the attention of all our superhuman cast, and after they work together to defeat it, they discover they all shared the same dream of a mysterious woman named Ri'in, who said that they're going to be instrumental in the tale of magical beings/artifacts being revived into the modern world (yes, this includes the completely average main character). Currently in the story, they are sidetracked from their main goal of discovering who Ri'in is, when they are attacked by a sorcerer who is after the elven girl being protected by our sorcerer.
Also, there just may have been a HSDK reference (implying this may take place in the same universe). The main character, having flashbacks to other times he had the chance to act heroic, but cowardly did nothing, remembered a time when another nerdy boy was being bullied by having his book stolen from him. This other boy's face was never shown, but his hair looked awfully similar to Kenichi's, who was very well known for his affinity of books, and was very much a bullied wimp before he met Miu.
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