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Posted: 7/29/2024 1:35:37 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hoody2shoez: So is there anything actually good this season? The show with the Russian chick has a funny little sister that's probably a little too much of an Oreimo fan. The show is pretty funny. If you aren't watching Oshi No Ko idk what you're into. |
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Posted: 7/29/2024 1:36:26 PM EST
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One Piece: The Marineford Arc
After just finishing what most One Piece fans consider to be the best arc in the 1,100+ episode series, here are a few of my thoughts: - While I do consider it a top two arc, I still have the Enies Lobby Arc as #1. Admittedly, Nico Robin being my favorite character and Enies Lobby basically being her arc is a factor in that. Click To View Spoiler - Boa Hancock had my favorite insult in the series so far with “you foolish, misshapen manchild. Your ignorance is an affront to my beauty!”  Of course that was the dub. In the sub she said the much less impactful “you’re such a senseless man. You don’t know anything.” 
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Posted: 7/29/2024 9:08:25 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hoody2shoez: So is there anything actually good this season? No, it's not a harem anime. 
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Posted: 7/29/2024 11:22:34 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe: We've started watching it. Loving it so far. But I love shit like Nichijou and Azumanga. And my partner has an unhealthy obsession with sika. 🤣🤣🤣 So it's a good fit, lol. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe: Originally Posted By JPN: Originally Posted By beitodesstrafe: Anyone taken this plunge yet?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiQuf1IpqhMNot yet. Been waiting for a day when my brain is ready for weird. We've started watching it. Loving it so far. But I love shit like Nichijou and Azumanga. And my partner has an unhealthy obsession with sika. 🤣🤣🤣 So it's a good fit, lol. Well, Nichijou does also have deer.  Principal vs Deer | Nichijou |
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Posted: 7/29/2024 11:26:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: If you like romcoms, Pseudo Harem is cute and enjoyable. No, it's not a harem anime. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: Originally Posted By hoody2shoez: So is there anything actually good this season? No, it's not a harem anime. Yes, it is. ...sorta. That's why it's only a pseudo harem. I haven't watched it yet, but I read the manga a while back. |
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Posted: 7/30/2024 12:54:45 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JPN: Well, Nichijou does also have deer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLcELc5O5c4But without removable antlers it’s not quite the same…  |
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Posted: 7/30/2024 1:03:35 AM EST
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I lold hard at konosuba just finished it.
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Posted: 7/30/2024 1:14:35 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By targetworks: But without removable antlers it’s not quite the same… Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By targetworks: Originally Posted By JPN: Well, Nichijou does also have deer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLcELc5O5c4But without removable antlers it’s not quite the same… Yeah, removable hands is just a bit different. |
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Posted: 7/30/2024 1:37:38 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JPN: Yeah, removable hands is just a bit different. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JPN: Originally Posted By targetworks: Originally Posted By JPN: Well, Nichijou does also have deer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLcELc5O5c4But without removable antlers it’s not quite the same… Yeah, removable hands is just a bit different. Especially with rocket launchers. |
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Posted: 7/30/2024 3:09:13 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JPN: Well, Nichijou does also have deer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLcELc5O5c4Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JPN: Originally Posted By beitodesstrafe: Originally Posted By JPN: Originally Posted By beitodesstrafe: Anyone taken this plunge yet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiQuf1IpqhMNot yet. Been waiting for a day when my brain is ready for weird. We've started watching it. Loving it so far. But I love shit like Nichijou and Azumanga. And my partner has an unhealthy obsession with sika. 🤣🤣🤣 So it's a good fit, lol. Well, Nichijou does also have deer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLcELc5O5c4That scene is art. |
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Posted: 7/30/2024 8:25:19 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hoody2shoez: So is there anything actually good this season? I tend to enjoy series where the MC is OP - there is a subgenre of those where the MC is a bit of an oddball, an outlier who doesn't quite fit in with the rest of the class, for example, because he/she lacks magical skills yet surprisingly is enrolled in a magical academy. Mashle was one of those - it was really stupid yet really funny, so it mostly overcame the 'stupid' part. There are similar ones where the MC doesn't understand how truly strong they are, even though it's obvious that their skill or level is ridiculously higher than anyone else (in their class, or in all of history, whatever). There are also shows where the MC knows that they have truly amazing powers, but the rest of the world ignores them or denies their obvious superiority. I've just binge watched the first three episodes of Wistoria: Wand and Sword - and it appears that the MC fits into the latter category. He gets no respect from most of his classmates and teachers - but he is driven to excel with his sword and his intelligence and perseverance, even though he has no magical abilities whatsoever. The artwork is lacking, and the plot seems to be larded with cliches, but there are at least a few novel elements, twists, and turns that I've glimpsed so far, and so I'm enjoying it despite its flaws. |
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Posted: 7/30/2024 8:30:52 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: If you like romcoms, Pseudo Harem is cute and enjoyable. No, it's not a harem anime. Uzaki-Chan wants to have multiple personalities. (minus the boob monster body and Monica Rial) |
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Posted: 7/30/2024 8:37:31 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PepePewPew: Uzaki-Chan wants to have multiple personalities. (minus the boob monster body and Monica Rial) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PepePewPew: Originally Posted By Liaztraht: If you like romcoms, Pseudo Harem is cute and enjoyable. No, it's not a harem anime. Uzaki-Chan wants to have multiple personalities. (minus the boob monster body and Monica Rial)  Though, it could be a sense of nostalgia keeping going as I was in drama club back in school. |
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Posted: 7/30/2024 8:44:47 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: And that's why it's cute and enjoyable Though, it could be a sense of nostalgia keeping going as I was in drama club back in school. I'm enjoying it more than Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction or Dungeon no Naka no Hito. (but I'm starting to get more into Dungeon than I was) |
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Posted: 7/30/2024 8:52:47 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PepePewPew: I'm enjoying it more than Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction or Dungeon no Naka no Hito. (but I'm starting to get more into Dungeon than I was) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PepePewPew: Originally Posted By Liaztraht: And that's why it's cute and enjoyable Though, it could be a sense of nostalgia keeping going as I was in drama club back in school. I'm enjoying it more than Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction or Dungeon no Naka no Hito. (but I'm starting to get more into Dungeon than I was) Days With my Stepsister is also decent. The Ossan Newbie Adventurer is good trash. Why Does Nobody Remember Me In This World? Has some good action, though the last episode felt a bit rushed. Not much in the way of good stuff this season. |
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Posted: 7/30/2024 10:54:33 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By targetworks: I tend to enjoy series where the MC is OP - there is a subgenre of those where the MC is a bit of an oddball, an outlier who doesn't quite fit in with the rest of the class, for example, because he/she lacks magical skills yet surprisingly is enrolled in a magical academy. Mashle was one of those - it was really stupid yet really funny, so it mostly overcame the 'stupid' part. There are similar ones where the MC doesn't understand how truly strong they are, even though it's obvious that their skill or level is ridiculously higher than anyone else (in their class, or in all of history, whatever). There are also shows where the MC knows that they have truly amazing powers, but the rest of the world ignores them or denies their obvious superiority. I've just binge watched the first three episodes of Wistoria: Wand and Sword - and it appears that the MC fits into the latter category. He gets no respect from most of his classmates and teachers - but he is driven to excel with his sword and his intelligence and perseverance, even though he has no magical abilities whatsoever. The artwork is lacking, and the plot seems to be larded with cliches, but there are at least a few novel elements, twists, and turns that I've glimpsed so far, and so I'm enjoying it despite its flaws. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By targetworks: Originally Posted By hoody2shoez: So is there anything actually good this season? I tend to enjoy series where the MC is OP - there is a subgenre of those where the MC is a bit of an oddball, an outlier who doesn't quite fit in with the rest of the class, for example, because he/she lacks magical skills yet surprisingly is enrolled in a magical academy. Mashle was one of those - it was really stupid yet really funny, so it mostly overcame the 'stupid' part. There are similar ones where the MC doesn't understand how truly strong they are, even though it's obvious that their skill or level is ridiculously higher than anyone else (in their class, or in all of history, whatever). There are also shows where the MC knows that they have truly amazing powers, but the rest of the world ignores them or denies their obvious superiority. I've just binge watched the first three episodes of Wistoria: Wand and Sword - and it appears that the MC fits into the latter category. He gets no respect from most of his classmates and teachers - but he is driven to excel with his sword and his intelligence and perseverance, even though he has no magical abilities whatsoever. The artwork is lacking, and the plot seems to be larded with cliches, but there are at least a few novel elements, twists, and turns that I've glimpsed so far, and so I'm enjoying it despite its flaws. |
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Posted: 7/30/2024 11:09:38 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheOTHERmaninblack: He does have magical abilities in that he's got superhuman strength, speed, and agility. He just can't cast spells. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheOTHERmaninblack: Originally Posted By targetworks: Originally Posted By hoody2shoez: So is there anything actually good this season? I tend to enjoy series where the MC is OP - there is a subgenre of those where the MC is a bit of an oddball, an outlier who doesn't quite fit in with the rest of the class, for example, because he/she lacks magical skills yet surprisingly is enrolled in a magical academy. Mashle was one of those - it was really stupid yet really funny, so it mostly overcame the 'stupid' part. There are similar ones where the MC doesn't understand how truly strong they are, even though it's obvious that their skill or level is ridiculously higher than anyone else (in their class, or in all of history, whatever). There are also shows where the MC knows that they have truly amazing powers, but the rest of the world ignores them or denies their obvious superiority. I've just binge watched the first three episodes of Wistoria: Wand and Sword - and it appears that the MC fits into the latter category. He gets no respect from most of his classmates and teachers - but he is driven to excel with his sword and his intelligence and perseverance, even though he has no magical abilities whatsoever. The artwork is lacking, and the plot seems to be larded with cliches, but there are at least a few novel elements, twists, and turns that I've glimpsed so far, and so I'm enjoying it despite its flaws. There seems to be something about that special Without them in-hand he seems to get his ass kicked. |
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Posted: 7/31/2024 3:40:22 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By targetworks: There seems to be something about that special Without them in-hand he seems to get his ass kicked. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By targetworks: Originally Posted By TheOTHERmaninblack: Originally Posted By targetworks: Originally Posted By hoody2shoez: So is there anything actually good this season? I tend to enjoy series where the MC is OP - there is a subgenre of those where the MC is a bit of an oddball, an outlier who doesn't quite fit in with the rest of the class, for example, because he/she lacks magical skills yet surprisingly is enrolled in a magical academy. Mashle was one of those - it was really stupid yet really funny, so it mostly overcame the 'stupid' part. There are similar ones where the MC doesn't understand how truly strong they are, even though it's obvious that their skill or level is ridiculously higher than anyone else (in their class, or in all of history, whatever). There are also shows where the MC knows that they have truly amazing powers, but the rest of the world ignores them or denies their obvious superiority. I've just binge watched the first three episodes of Wistoria: Wand and Sword - and it appears that the MC fits into the latter category. He gets no respect from most of his classmates and teachers - but he is driven to excel with his sword and his intelligence and perseverance, even though he has no magical abilities whatsoever. The artwork is lacking, and the plot seems to be larded with cliches, but there are at least a few novel elements, twists, and turns that I've glimpsed so far, and so I'm enjoying it despite its flaws. There seems to be something about that special Without them in-hand he seems to get his ass kicked. |
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Posted: 7/31/2024 5:46:57 AM EST
[Last Edit: targetworks]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheOTHERmaninblack: In his fight with the instructor, he was doing pretty good for somebody who was completely unarmed. The fancy sword did allow him to counter magic rather than having to dodge it. Still not sure what's going on with the goggles. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheOTHERmaninblack: Originally Posted By targetworks: Originally Posted By TheOTHERmaninblack: Originally Posted By targetworks: Originally Posted By hoody2shoez: So is there anything actually good this season? I tend to enjoy series where the MC is OP - there is a subgenre of those where the MC is a bit of an oddball, an outlier who doesn't quite fit in with the rest of the class, for example, because he/she lacks magical skills yet surprisingly is enrolled in a magical academy. Mashle was one of those - it was really stupid yet really funny, so it mostly overcame the 'stupid' part. There are similar ones where the MC doesn't understand how truly strong they are, even though it's obvious that their skill or level is ridiculously higher than anyone else (in their class, or in all of history, whatever). There are also shows where the MC knows that they have truly amazing powers, but the rest of the world ignores them or denies their obvious superiority. I've just binge watched the first three episodes of Wistoria: Wand and Sword - and it appears that the MC fits into the latter category. He gets no respect from most of his classmates and teachers - but he is driven to excel with his sword and his intelligence and perseverance, even though he has no magical abilities whatsoever. The artwork is lacking, and the plot seems to be larded with cliches, but there are at least a few novel elements, twists, and turns that I've glimpsed so far, and so I'm enjoying it despite its flaws. There seems to be something about that special Without them in-hand he seems to get his ass kicked. Also remembering that he was able to rely on his academic prowess, especially his knowledge of how the magic-less dwarves were able to prevail in their history-making battle - as well as his experience in the dungeons (but I don’t think he went into the dungeons unarmed). The plots and intrigue that are occurring in the background promise to continue to make things interesting - prophesies abound, with hidden actors pulling strings, and clearly ‘somebody’ knows ‘something’ that they’re not telling us, other than by dropping some occasional hints of an impending potentially historic and catastrophic battle. After all, nobody can see the real sky. The MC is not Harry Potter - or is he? |
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Posted: 7/31/2024 4:18:33 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools is also pretty enjoyable. It's closer to a slice of life isekai similar to The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent. Days With my Stepsister is also decent. The Ossan Newbie Adventurer is good trash. Why Does Nobody Remember Me In This World? Has some good action, though the last episode felt a bit rushed. Not much in the way of good stuff this season. |
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Posted: 7/31/2024 5:34:21 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Whippet06: I'm enjoying Days With My Stepsister. Definitely not for the ADHD crowd though. It's a nice character drama that some might consider slow. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Whippet06: Originally Posted By Liaztraht: Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools is also pretty enjoyable. It's closer to a slice of life isekai similar to The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent. Days With my Stepsister is also decent. The Ossan Newbie Adventurer is good trash. Why Does Nobody Remember Me In This World? Has some good action, though the last episode felt a bit rushed. Not much in the way of good stuff this season. |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 2:40:28 AM EST
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Oh, FFS! Episode 3 of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, the fucking dub, seems to be a flashback episode. So, instead of Japanese or English, the audio is Russian, with Japanese subtitles. Who the fuck thought THAT was a good idea?
So, now I have to find the sub, and hope they translated the Japanese subtitles. Good grief!  |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 6:46:06 AM EST
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 Yuki english dub is insane alya sometimes hides her feelings in russian |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 7:08:05 AM EST
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Quote History ONIICHAN, I FEEL SOMETHING HARD |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 9:42:29 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: It actually has character development, which is lacking in a lot of this season. My many of favorite shows have been on Hidive this season, Oshi no Ko season 2 has been fantastic, I Parry Everything has been entertaining with the OP MC who thinks he's weak, Dungeon People has been interesting as it's a take on how a dungeon works and how creatures respawn etc. I haven't been loving much on CR except for My Hero. The Elusive Samurai is gorgeous thou. |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:42:02 AM EST
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We've been watching moonlit fantasy and has been alright so far.
Intresting thing to note is that it feels very 1990s like. Especially with the 2 main heroines, reminds me alot of Tenchi myuo |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:55:09 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LittlePony: We've been watching moonlit fantasy and has been alright so far. Intresting thing to note is that it feels very 1990s like. Especially with the 2 main heroines, reminds me alot of Tenchi myuo I thought that one was going to be a typical trash isekai harem with an OP MC (which is fine), but it turned out to be better than that. Plus two seasons provided 37 episodes, which is nice. Definitely a required sub viewing though. |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:57:47 AM EST
[Last Edit: joe_sun]
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LittlePony: We've been watching moonlit fantasy and has been alright so far. Intresting thing to note is that it feels very 1990s like. Especially with the 2 main heroines, reminds me alot of Tenchi myuo Yeah they for sure had that Tenshi Ryoko and Ayeka vibe. Speaking of older anime I've been binge watching the 2012 remake of Yamato and it's been freaking awesome! Takes me back to 1980. Gatchaman, Mach Go Go Go and Yamato were the holy trinity of my childhood and the gateway to my love of anime. Later came GoLion and then finally Macross which blew my mind and became an unhealthy obsession. |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 11:03:02 AM EST
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Quote HistoryYuki is such a great character. Yeah, she brings a lot of chaotic energy to the story, but it's also fun to really analyze her to understand the motives behind how she acts. It seems that everything she does has two purposes. She really loves (not romantically) her brother and doesn't want to lose that connection since she probably feels like she abandoned him when their parents divorced and she chose to stay with their mother. She's also a complete Otaku and can only let her real personality out around Masachika, LARPing a lot of anime/manga tropes about siblings. Now that she sees his developing relationship with Alya, Yuki is simultaneously pushing Alya and Masachika's relationship and secretly living the harem/love triangle trope since nobody knows they're related. That's at least my interpretation so far. |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 7:54:34 PM EST
[Last Edit: PepePewPew]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: The Ossan Newbie Adventurer is good trash. Episode one was fun. After 14 years on the job, a 30 year old Guild Girl decides to join the guild and become an adventurer, and for whatever reason joins an S-rank party for two years. Then thinks he's super weak because the only people he's adventured with are off the charts strong. Shades of Lloyd Belladonna. |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 8:28:49 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joe_sun: Yeah they for sure had that Tenshi Ryoko and Ayeka vibe. Speaking of older anime I've been binge watching the 2012 remake of Yamato and it's been freaking awesome! Takes me back to 1980. Gatchaman, Mach Go Go Go and Yamato were the holy trinity of my childhood and the gateway to my love of anime. Later came GoLion and then finally Macross which blew my mind and became an unhealthy obsession. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joe_sun: Originally Posted By LittlePony: We've been watching moonlit fantasy and has been alright so far. Intresting thing to note is that it feels very 1990s like. Especially with the 2 main heroines, reminds me alot of Tenchi myuo Yeah they for sure had that Tenshi Ryoko and Ayeka vibe. Speaking of older anime I've been binge watching the 2012 remake of Yamato and it's been freaking awesome! Takes me back to 1980. Gatchaman, Mach Go Go Go and Yamato were the holy trinity of my childhood and the gateway to my love of anime. Later came GoLion and then finally Macross which blew my mind and became an unhealthy obsession. You would have thought that people would learn to check the trunk before getting into a car, but apparently not. I wonder if that was somehow the inspiration for Trunk Monkey? |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 9:00:23 PM EST
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I do not understand this thread. But I am living it right now, because my son has convinced me to take him to the anime convention in Washington, DC. Like me, the fine staff of the Marriott Marquis appears to have no idea what is going on, either.
While this is not my world, it is very clearly the one place all these people fit in. And it has been fun watching things like the dude with full angel wings try to fit his way into a crowded elevator filled with the inter-mingled scents of body odor and despair. Also, the hotel is packed to the rafters with a half dozen people per room, but the hotel bar is surprisingly empty. I guess bourbon really cuts into the cardboard sword budget. Anyways, the 15 or so pages I read of this thread have not really made anything clearer, but perhaps I will see some of you at the assorted screenings and panels. I will be the guy cos playing a confused middle-aged man at the bar, and you will know me by my ability to make sustained eye contact. |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 9:16:54 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Whippet06: I'm enjoying Days With My Stepsister. Definitely not for the ADHD crowd though. It's a nice character drama that some might consider slow. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Whippet06: Originally Posted By Liaztraht: Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools is also pretty enjoyable. It's closer to a slice of life isekai similar to The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent. Days With my Stepsister is also decent. The Ossan Newbie Adventurer is good trash. Why Does Nobody Remember Me In This World? Has some good action, though the last episode felt a bit rushed. Not much in the way of good stuff this season. Same. Its got good depth to it. Just finished season 4 of is it wrong to pick up girls in a dungeon. Been on my list to watch for a while, so I figured this season would be a good time to do so. The nonstop ass beatings were tiring. Looking forward to season 5. |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 9:38:02 PM EST
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnyEgo: I do not understand this thread. But I am living it right now, because my son has convinced me to take him to the anime convention in Washington, DC. Like me, the fine staff of the Marriott Marquis appears to have no idea what is going on, either. While this is not my world, it is very clearly the one place all these people fit in. And it has been fun watching things like the dude with full angel wings try to fit his way into a crowded elevator filled with the inter-mingled scents of body odor and despair. Also, the hotel is packed to the rafters with a half dozen people per room, but the hotel bar is surprisingly empty. I guess bourbon really cuts into the cardboard sword budget. Anyways, the 15 or so pages I read of this thread have not really made anything clearer, but perhaps I will see some of you at the assorted screenings and panels. I will be the guy cos playing a confused middle-aged man at the bar, and you will know me by my ability to make sustained eye contact. @JohnnyEgo I just watch anime, I don't go to weeb conventions. If I had to go there, I would be there with you as the only other bar goer, perhaps even buy you a beer. This thread is for those that watch anime; and we discuss currently airing and old shows, make jokes about the shitty ones, and post memes.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 9:50:48 PM EST
[Last Edit: joe_sun]
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnyEgo: I do not understand this thread. But I am living it right now, because my son has convinced me to take him to the anime convention in Washington, DC. Like me, the fine staff of the Marriott Marquis appears to have no idea what is going on, either. While this is not my world, it is very clearly the one place all these people fit in. And it has been fun watching things like the dude with full angel wings try to fit his way into a crowded elevator filled with the inter-mingled scents of body odor and despair. Also, the hotel is packed to the rafters with a half dozen people per room, but the hotel bar is surprisingly empty. I guess bourbon really cuts into the cardboard sword budget. Anyways, the 15 or so pages I read of this thread have not really made anything clearer, but perhaps I will see some of you at the assorted screenings and panels. I will be the guy cos playing a confused middle-aged man at the bar, and you will know me by my ability to make sustained eye contact. I HATE anime fandom, can't stand it. As I mentioned in my post above I started watching anime on TV when I was a kid and it just clicked with me, I'm just a normal dude thou that likes guns, girls, guitars, cars and then anime. When I was in college I got excited when I met other anime fans as I had been the only one I knew of and holy shit... what a fucking shit show that turned out to be. I don't know how or why but somehow it seemed to draw the worst, most immature, mentally unstable, unclean people I've encountered this side of dealing with meth heads and homeless back when I was in LE. I've been to a SINGLE anime convention and that was only because my niece begged me to take her.. it was once again full of those same people, there were literally signs up telling people to bathe and wear deodorant. This group here on ARFCOM is the only anime group I tend to vibe with, most of us seem pretty normal otherwise I try not to advertise my guilty pleasure in fear of getting lumped into that aforementioned shit show of fandom. |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:06:11 PM EST
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: @JohnnyEgo I just watch anime, I don't go to weeb conventions. If I had to go there, I would be there with you as the only other bar goer, perhaps even buy you a beer. This thread is for those that watch anime; and we discuss currently airing and old shows, make jokes about the shitty ones, and post memes. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/504436/FB_IMG_1699236135586_jpg-3283057.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: Originally Posted By JohnnyEgo: I do not understand this thread. But I am living it right now, because my son has convinced me to take him to the anime convention in Washington, DC. Like me, the fine staff of the Marriott Marquis appears to have no idea what is going on, either. While this is not my world, it is very clearly the one place all these people fit in. And it has been fun watching things like the dude with full angel wings try to fit his way into a crowded elevator filled with the inter-mingled scents of body odor and despair. Also, the hotel is packed to the rafters with a half dozen people per room, but the hotel bar is surprisingly empty. I guess bourbon really cuts into the cardboard sword budget. Anyways, the 15 or so pages I read of this thread have not really made anything clearer, but perhaps I will see some of you at the assorted screenings and panels. I will be the guy cos playing a confused middle-aged man at the bar, and you will know me by my ability to make sustained eye contact. @JohnnyEgo I just watch anime, I don't go to weeb conventions. If I had to go there, I would be there with you as the only other bar goer, perhaps even buy you a beer. This thread is for those that watch anime; and we discuss currently airing and old shows, make jokes about the shitty ones, and post memes. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/504436/FB_IMG_1699236135586_jpg-3283057.JPG Yeah, you couldn’t pay me to go to one of those weeb conventions. I was having dinner at a restaurant downtown near the convention center that was having some kind of weeb/comic/whatever convention. From the restaurant we could see many of the people walking by and those are NOT the kind of people I would want to spend hours shoulder-to-shoulder with. One notable exception was a woman who was cosplaying as Cammy from Street Fighter.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:06:12 PM EST
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joe_sun: I HATE anime fandom, can't stand it. As I mentioned in my post above I started watching anime on TV when I was a kid and it just clicked with me, I'm just a normal dude thou that likes guns, girls, guitars, cars and then anime. When I was in college I got excited when I met other anime fans as I had been the only one I knew of and holy shit... what a fucking shit show that turned out to be. I don't know how or why but somehow it seemed to draw the worst, most immature, mentally unstable, unclean people I've encountered this side of dealing with meth heads and homeless back when I was in LE. I've been to a SINGLE anime convention and that was only because my niece begged me to take her.. it was once again full of those same people, there were literally signs up telling people to bathe and wear deodorant. This group here on ARFCOM is the only anime group I tend to vibe with, most of us seem pretty normal otherwise I try not to advertise my guilty pleasure in fear of getting lumped into that aforementioned shit show of fandom. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joe_sun: Originally Posted By JohnnyEgo: I do not understand this thread. But I am living it right now, because my son has convinced me to take him to the anime convention in Washington, DC. Like me, the fine staff of the Marriott Marquis appears to have no idea what is going on, either. While this is not my world, it is very clearly the one place all these people fit in. And it has been fun watching things like the dude with full angel wings try to fit his way into a crowded elevator filled with the inter-mingled scents of body odor and despair. Also, the hotel is packed to the rafters with a half dozen people per room, but the hotel bar is surprisingly empty. I guess bourbon really cuts into the cardboard sword budget. Anyways, the 15 or so pages I read of this thread have not really made anything clearer, but perhaps I will see some of you at the assorted screenings and panels. I will be the guy cos playing a confused middle-aged man at the bar, and you will know me by my ability to make sustained eye contact. I HATE anime fandom, can't stand it. As I mentioned in my post above I started watching anime on TV when I was a kid and it just clicked with me, I'm just a normal dude thou that likes guns, girls, guitars, cars and then anime. When I was in college I got excited when I met other anime fans as I had been the only one I knew of and holy shit... what a fucking shit show that turned out to be. I don't know how or why but somehow it seemed to draw the worst, most immature, mentally unstable, unclean people I've encountered this side of dealing with meth heads and homeless back when I was in LE. I've been to a SINGLE anime convention and that was only because my niece begged me to take her.. it was once again full of those same people, there were literally signs up telling people to bathe and wear deodorant. This group here on ARFCOM is the only anime group I tend to vibe with, most of us seem pretty normal otherwise I try not to advertise my guilty pleasure in fear of getting lumped into that aforementioned shit show of fandom.  |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:11:06 PM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: I don't know if I would call myself "pretty normal"... I play drums in a metal band In my circle growing up you played guitar, drums or sang. Finding a bassist was a bitch To keep this somewhat on topic, here are some pics of my visit to ESP in Ochanomizu. I wanted that silver/metallic Horizon guitar so bad... Just wasn't sure how I could safely get it home.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:11:11 PM EST
[#39]
Hehehe there was literally a thing in the registration packet about the importance of personal hygiene.
I am not judging the consumption of anime as entertainment; while I am a bit to old to have it as a part of my childhood, my 14 year old loves it, and so must many 40 year olds by the look of things. I am also about two degrees of separation from the Amish in terms of cultural currency, so I am in no position to offer informed criticism on the medium at large. But I am totally in a position to make fun of the guy dressed as what appears to be Jesus with an Arby's logo over his head arguing with a 300 pounder with a green wig and samurai sword with the passionate intensity of a Glok vs 1911 debate. Tomorrow I am going to ask everyone what Star Wars character they are dressed as. |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:11:22 PM EST
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: @JohnnyEgo I just watch anime, I don't go to weeb conventions. If I had to go there, I would be there with you as the only other bar goer, perhaps even buy you a beer. This thread is for those that watch anime; and we discuss currently airing and old shows, make jokes about the shitty ones, and post memes. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/504436/FB_IMG_1699236135586_jpg-3283057.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: Originally Posted By JohnnyEgo: I do not understand this thread. But I am living it right now, because my son has convinced me to take him to the anime convention in Washington, DC. Like me, the fine staff of the Marriott Marquis appears to have no idea what is going on, either. While this is not my world, it is very clearly the one place all these people fit in. And it has been fun watching things like the dude with full angel wings try to fit his way into a crowded elevator filled with the inter-mingled scents of body odor and despair. Also, the hotel is packed to the rafters with a half dozen people per room, but the hotel bar is surprisingly empty. I guess bourbon really cuts into the cardboard sword budget. Anyways, the 15 or so pages I read of this thread have not really made anything clearer, but perhaps I will see some of you at the assorted screenings and panels. I will be the guy cos playing a confused middle-aged man at the bar, and you will know me by my ability to make sustained eye contact. @JohnnyEgo I just watch anime, I don't go to weeb conventions. If I had to go there, I would be there with you as the only other bar goer, perhaps even buy you a beer. This thread is for those that watch anime; and we discuss currently airing and old shows, make jokes about the shitty ones, and post memes. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/504436/FB_IMG_1699236135586_jpg-3283057.JPG Think the wife and I are going to go to the big one they have here in HOU. Not planning on dressing up or anything, but should probably be good for some epic people watching on an otherwise mundane Saturday
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:14:46 PM EST
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joe_sun: In my circle growing up you played guitar, drums or sang. Finding a bassist was a bitch To keep this somewhat on topic, here are some pics of my visit to ESP in Ochanomizu. I wanted that silver/metallic Horizon guitar so bad... Just wasn't sure how I could safely get it home. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3340_jpg-3283082.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3343_jpg-3283083.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3344_jpg-3283084.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3346_jpg-3283085.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joe_sun: Originally Posted By Liaztraht: I don't know if I would call myself "pretty normal"... I play drums in a metal band In my circle growing up you played guitar, drums or sang. Finding a bassist was a bitch To keep this somewhat on topic, here are some pics of my visit to ESP in Ochanomizu. I wanted that silver/metallic Horizon guitar so bad... Just wasn't sure how I could safely get it home. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3340_jpg-3283082.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3343_jpg-3283083.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3344_jpg-3283084.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3346_jpg-3283085.JPG  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:19:49 PM EST
[Last Edit: joe_sun]
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258158/IMG_0325_jpeg-3283088.JPG I love watching Tal Wilkenfeld play  Attached File Attached File+  Attached File Tal Wilkenfeld - Solo Bass (HD) @ :15 it's a little chilly in there. Keep going until at least :27 |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:23:24 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joe_sun: In my circle growing up you played guitar, drums or sang. Finding a bassist was a bitch To keep this somewhat on topic, here are some pics of my visit to ESP in Ochanomizu. I wanted that silver/metallic Horizon guitar so bad... Just wasn't sure how I could safely get it home. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3340_jpg-3283082.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3343_jpg-3283083.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3344_jpg-3283084.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3346_jpg-3283085.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joe_sun: Originally Posted By Liaztraht: I don't know if I would call myself "pretty normal"... I play drums in a metal band In my circle growing up you played guitar, drums or sang. Finding a bassist was a bitch To keep this somewhat on topic, here are some pics of my visit to ESP in Ochanomizu. I wanted that silver/metallic Horizon guitar so bad... Just wasn't sure how I could safely get it home. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3340_jpg-3283082.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3343_jpg-3283083.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3344_jpg-3283084.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3346_jpg-3283085.JPG  I've been lusting after some Tama Star Maples in antique white (made in Japan of course) Like this, but with a bigger diameter, shallower kick and another floor tom.  Attached FileBut I would gladly take some US made Ludwig Neusonics to save weight over my Gretsch kit. But those Gretschs sparkle nicely  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:23:39 PM EST
[Last Edit: bluemax_1]
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Yeah, you couldn’t pay me to go to one of those weeb conventions. I was having dinner at a restaurant downtown near the convention center that was having some kind of weeb/comic/whatever convention. From the restaurant we could see many of the people walking by and those are NOT the kind of people I would want to spend hours shoulder-to-shoulder with. One notable exception was a woman who was cosplaying as Cammy from Street Fighter. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258158/IMG_0324_jpeg-3283079.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Originally Posted By Liaztraht: Originally Posted By JohnnyEgo: I do not understand this thread. But I am living it right now, because my son has convinced me to take him to the anime convention in Washington, DC. Like me, the fine staff of the Marriott Marquis appears to have no idea what is going on, either. While this is not my world, it is very clearly the one place all these people fit in. And it has been fun watching things like the dude with full angel wings try to fit his way into a crowded elevator filled with the inter-mingled scents of body odor and despair. Also, the hotel is packed to the rafters with a half dozen people per room, but the hotel bar is surprisingly empty. I guess bourbon really cuts into the cardboard sword budget. Anyways, the 15 or so pages I read of this thread have not really made anything clearer, but perhaps I will see some of you at the assorted screenings and panels. I will be the guy cos playing a confused middle-aged man at the bar, and you will know me by my ability to make sustained eye contact. @JohnnyEgo I just watch anime, I don't go to weeb conventions. If I had to go there, I would be there with you as the only other bar goer, perhaps even buy you a beer. This thread is for those that watch anime; and we discuss currently airing and old shows, make jokes about the shitty ones, and post memes. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/504436/FB_IMG_1699236135586_jpg-3283057.JPG Yeah, you couldn’t pay me to go to one of those weeb conventions. I was having dinner at a restaurant downtown near the convention center that was having some kind of weeb/comic/whatever convention. From the restaurant we could see many of the people walking by and those are NOT the kind of people I would want to spend hours shoulder-to-shoulder with. One notable exception was a woman who was cosplaying as Cammy from Street Fighter. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258158/IMG_0324_jpeg-3283079.JPG  Count me as another who watches anime, but has never been to an anime convention. I had the same impression of the average weeb/anime fan, when I was in college; socially awkward weirdos, with poor personal hygiene. That said, I’ve dated girls who were big on cosplay. Yes, they tend to be fun, quirky and kinky. One of them dragged me along to one of those comic con type things. I did actually see quite a fair percentage of women, and more than a few attractive ones (obviously, there were plenty of plain, and chunky folks, both male and female). |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:24:16 PM EST
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258158/IMG_0325_jpeg-3283088.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hunter-Killer: Originally Posted By joe_sun: Originally Posted By Liaztraht: I don't know if I would call myself "pretty normal"... I play drums in a metal band In my circle growing up you played guitar, drums or sang. Finding a bassist was a bitch To keep this somewhat on topic, here are some pics of my visit to ESP in Ochanomizu. I wanted that silver/metallic Horizon guitar so bad... Just wasn't sure how I could safely get it home. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3340_jpg-3283082.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3343_jpg-3283083.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3344_jpg-3283084.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/65327/IMG_3346_jpg-3283085.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/258158/IMG_0325_jpeg-3283088.JPG |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:30:30 PM EST
[#46]
And still on topic musically, and anime wise, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad is a fantastic anime about a band.
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:32:28 PM EST
[#47]
The band ones I've seen so far (Bochi and k-on, at least) have been surprisingly fun. And I'm about as musically inclined as a doorstop
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:32:34 PM EST
[Last Edit: joe_sun]
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: And still on topic musically, and anime wise, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad is a fantastic anime about a band. Great soundtrack and story. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/504436/MV5BOGJlY2I2OWUtYWU5My00NmFjLTk5ZGMtNTMx-3283104.JPG I’ll have to check that out, I LOVED Bochi The Rock and still listen to the Kessoku Band soundtrack. |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:35:39 PM EST
[Last Edit: Liaztraht]
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joe_sun: I'll have to check that out, I LOVED Bochi The Rock and still listen to the Kessoku Band soundtrack. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joe_sun: Originally Posted By Liaztraht: And still on topic musically, and anime wise, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad is a fantastic anime about a band. Great soundtrack and story. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/504436/MV5BOGJlY2I2OWUtYWU5My00NmFjLTk5ZGMtNTMx-3283104.JPG I'll have to check that out, I LOVED Bochi The Rock and still listen to the Kessoku Band soundtrack.  Youtube Playlist of Beck soundtrack |
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Posted: 8/1/2024 10:40:34 PM EST
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: It was on funimation, but it never transferred to Crunchyroll. At least I can't pull it up Youtube Playlist of Beck soundtrack Yeah i couldn’t find it |
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