posted April 16, 2014 10:42 AM            

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Originally posted by PixieJane:

Anyway, as for what I was going to post, Anime 101, a fun music vid to introduce people to anime (be ready to pause if you want to read everything):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXaLo1huGZ0

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Lelouch vs. Light... Oh I would LOVE to see an anime where these two face off against each other. It will be an all out Battle Royale of wits with plenty of back stabbings, deception, treachery and cunning plans.

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Originally posted by I'm so cappy:
Hentai.

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posted April 17, 2014 06:52 PM            

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Originally posted by I'm so cappy:
Naaah, that was a joke. Unfortunately I discovered hentai only in my late teens

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Well we were talking about the darker side of Anime in their first page of this thread and I did mention Hentai as a huge black mark when it comes this particular style of animation .

Its quite interesting that one of the most safest and developed societies in this world is, at the same time, so sexually repressive.

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/08/31/national/married-o r-single-japan-is-a-desolate-country/#.U1Ba4fldW0U

posted April 18, 2014 07:23 AM            

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And that leads to some seriously wacky imaginations and fantasies.

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Which are very entertaining

posted April 18, 2014 12:09 PM            

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Originally posted by Desiring Shadows:
WTF O_O''

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Originally posted by I'm so cappy:
My pleasure
But who cares about the wife when we have a husband!

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Tentacle... Uh, rape?

posted April 23, 2014 08:33 PM            

I nominate No Game No Life and this year's anime to beat.

Smart, funny, and interesting. This series has won me over. I mean seriously, a game of chess where you can seduce the opposing queen to your side?! What a Libra thing to do .

Can't wait for the next episode!

Some amazing lines from Episode 3:

"With great power comes greater responsibility? Bull****. With great power comes greater possibility!"

"Huh? You think we're retards who just sit around and wait for the enemy?"

"You king and queen! Get your ***** to the front line!"

posted April 24, 2014 07:30 PM            

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Originally posted by 7thGuardian:
Hilarious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQkX5dg248c&list=FLCSnsEHGlXsq8G2oZiJTjKw

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posted April 24, 2014 08:32 PM            

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Originally posted by 7thGuardian:
Hilarious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQkX5dg248c&list=FLCSnsEHGlXsq8G2oZiJTjKw

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Man... Talk about cruel intentions Lol!

I mean, K-on does suck royal ass but goodness gracious!

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Originally posted by PixieJane:
Is that 2 animes creatively mixed together?

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posted April 25, 2014 09:07 AM            

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Is that 2 animes creatively mixed together?

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Yes, ofc. That's an emotional scene from Fate/Zero - the ending of a chapter, which revolves around Kiritsugu Emiya's growth under the influence of his senpai (mentor) Natalia Kaminski.

It's a very sad scene (one of many - but that's to be expected of Fate/Zero) from that episode - cause Natalia's in the plane at the end and he's faced with a heavy choice...a choice between his senpai (also his closest friend - even family) and the greater good (the life of others - many others, though - strangers). Here's the original version (might make more sense): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uhh9Tj4iTg

Natalia Kaminski - was the second person to which he got emotionally attached - after the loss of his childhood friend Shirley (he shouts her name at the end) - a friend to whom he was very close (and happy), so... her death and the traumatic circumstances in which it occurred - lead to an emotional blockage - which give him the capability to suppress his emotions (for most part - at least). Though, the intensity of his emotions were stronger than that blockage at the end.

Even though the original scene was really sad - with the girls from K-on added to the mix - it's quite hilarious! Kinda like - mixing "Game of Thrones" with "Happy go Lucky"! ^^
Don't worry, it was "just an act" - the girls are safe and sound.

Yet, that's just a scene from one episode - a small puzzle piece that's far from being representative for Fate/Zero - more like, representative for its psychological and philosophical nature - with a touch of gore - as an immersion between fantasy and reality. It has a medieval side to it as well - which placed an emphasis on all kind of characters and events from human history and mythology - but, it does that with a twist of events. ^^

For example: King Artur - so called King of the Knights, is a female character in Fate/Zero - which goes by the name of "Arturia Pendragon" - but her personality and her sense of honor is defining for one who was known as "Joan of Arc".

She remind me of Clare from Claymore:

Though, personality wise - i could identify her in a lot of animes, even one I've seen more recently: "Attack on Titan" - the main female character: "Mikasa Ackerman"

posted April 29, 2014 10:02 AM            

Anyway, I am currently finishing up with the Jormungand series:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvBMoNCaitU

And I gotta say, I am impressed as hell; Biased added in the fact that this series hits way too close to home and is pretty much a reflection of the life I have left behind me. A lot of the themes covered in this anime bring back memories; Some good... Some bad...

posted May 05, 2014 05:43 PM            

Can you imagine what she'd be like if she watched anime? Sure, it's easier to keep the katana from the little girl than a frying pan, but what about anime as this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoNxbSRWdaM

posted May 13, 2014 01:51 PM            

My current top 3:
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Beauty and the Beast
Pocahontas

posted May 23, 2014 01:57 AM            

Speaking of DB...This and Sailor Moon were the animes of my childhood.

posted May 23, 2014 02:56 AM            

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqGL9B_TPTI

posted May 26, 2014 04:19 PM            

And it wouldn't be an Expo without Parties, Masqurade Balls, and Showcasing of Cosplays .

I took the Liberty of taking a few pictures of some talented cosplayers to share with you guys. The models are always so nice.

posted May 26, 2014 04:23 PM            

And here be my wonderful friend looking oh so adorable .

This one made me laugh. Role reversal.

posted May 26, 2014 04:25 PM            

And finally, we close things off with Levi!

posted May 29, 2014 01:18 AM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
As everyone knows, Disney is going to continue the Star Wars saga, so that trumps everything IMHO.

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Personally speaking... I am not holding my breath. There should come a time where writes should just sit back and ask themselves; Is it REALLY ok to revive a series that ended itself off on a positive note and created a cultural phenomenon? The prequels have pretty much proven that Star Wars fans aren't exactly happy with the idea of the series being revived again.

What makes Disney think that they can do better if George Lucas himself failed to capture the hearts of the fanbase of his own beloved movie franchise?