Topic: Jap Cartoons (Read 97603 times)

Arc · « **Reply #700 on:** June 05, 2009, 09:11:00 PM »

There is simply no way she could prop them up all the tim-

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Misha · « **Reply #701 on:** June 05, 2009, 09:11:47 PM »

watched some episodes of Eden of the East. Pretty neat so far.

Alex · « **Reply #702 on:** June 05, 2009, 09:23:58 PM »

Quote from: Arc on June 05, 2009, 09:11:00 PM

There is simply no way she could prop them up all the tim-

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Defenestration · « **Reply #703 on:** June 05, 2009, 09:26:52 PM »

Quote from: Alex on June 05, 2009, 09:09:55 PM

:huge:

A² · « **Reply #704 on:** June 05, 2009, 09:27:16 PM »

In the event of an emergency landing, the woman on row 3 in seats A, B, and C can be used as a flotation device

JDigital · « **Reply #705 on:** June 06, 2009, 09:27:27 AM »

Someone fetch Roger.

Smiler · « **Reply #706 on:** June 06, 2009, 10:11:48 AM »

I'm sure Roger has already seen this.

Büge · « **Reply #707 on:** June 06, 2009, 12:25:31 PM »

Quote from: Smiler on June 06, 2009, 10:11:48 AM

I'm sure Roger has already seen this.

I wouldn't be surprised if he was executive producer.

Koah · « **Reply #708 on:** June 06, 2009, 12:45:47 PM »

Actually, supposedly (and ironically) Roger hates it. I think it's the same principle that explains why cats will play with superballs that you can get out of vending machines, bits of wadded-up paper and whatever is lying around the house, but if you go out of your way to get something big and expensive that's designed to keep them entertained they'll turn up their noses at it.

Brentai · « **Reply #709 on:** June 06, 2009, 01:09:15 PM »

QUEEN'S BLADE

ROGER REALLY FUCKING HATES THEM!

...I mean it.

A² · « **Reply #710 on:** June 06, 2009, 01:23:48 PM »

Anybody want a peanut?

Alex · « **Reply #711 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:01:19 PM »

So I just finished Golgo 13: Queen Bee after trying to find the damn thing for months now.

It was astoundingly disappointing compared to the first movie.

A² · « **Reply #712 on:** June 10, 2009, 01:58:54 AM »

Quote from: Yoji on June 01, 2009, 12:53:03 PM

So, Sky Crawlers.

Points for computer effects, hushed pallet, pseudo-WWII technology, adorable dog mascot, and liberal use of canards. Demerits for Metal Gear-esque intrigue and conspiracy babble.

Oh, and Mr. Invincible Enemy Fighter Pilot at the Beginning: [spoiler]while not expressly forbidden, shooting pilots in mid air after they've already bailed out of their plane is generally frowned upon.[/spoiler]

Forgot to mention: The babble is bullshit to the nth degree.

View the entire series as a take that against the current animation industry (in japan) and it's otaku, and a lot more things will make sense.

Brentai · « **Reply #713 on:** June 10, 2009, 02:06:19 AM »

Pretty much anything animated in Japan since Haruhi fits that description.

Which is not to say they weren't constantly self-flagellating before, it's just that nothing post-2chan will even sell if it doesn't have a navel large enough to fit ones entire head inside.

Alternately: the entire subgenre is dumb enough to just always come off as a self-parody.

Come to think of it, I think I've beaten that particular horse to death. Disregard my talking.

Disposable Ninja · « **Reply #714 on:** June 12, 2009, 11:48:18 PM »

So. Yeah, I've been keeping up with Queen's Blade. Yeah.

Now, this just might be the stockholm talking, but I'm actually kinda enjoying it.

Yeah, it's dumb, real dumb, and there isn't even a single creative bone in the entire project from premise to finished product beyond the oft-mentioned acid-projectile lactating slime bunnygirl. But, most (but far, far from all) of the stupidity is pleasantly sequestered where it can't hurt anybody, mainly the annoying Scrappy characters and the obscene lengths the show goes for fanservice. And, honestly, it's just kind of fun. It reminds me somewhat of Zoids: New Century in a way, only with strippers.

Brentai · « **Reply #715 on:** June 23, 2009, 10:55:41 PM »

Rihaku sure is a military genius.

WE MUST KEEP THIS PERSON FROM GETTING NEAR THIS OTHER PERSON.

SO WE WILL PUT ONE PERSON AT THE BOTTOM OF A PIT.

AND TRICK THE OTHER PERSON INTO FALLING INTO THE SAME PIT.

Cthulhu-chan · « **Reply #716 on:** June 23, 2009, 11:05:08 PM »

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Koah · « **Reply #717 on:** June 24, 2009, 01:15:55 AM »

There's a Thundercats reference somewhere in there but I know it's not mine to make.

Mothra · « **Reply #718 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:20:44 AM »

Quote from: drethelin on June 05, 2009, 09:11:47 PM

watched some episodes of Eden of the East. Pretty neat so far.

Yeah, caught the first two episodes on a whim and I'm damn intrigued. Think I'm gonna finish it.

I don't think there's a character in this I haven't at least somewhat enjoyed so far! LOOKIN' GOOD

Mothra · « **Reply #719 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:22:38 AM »

Interview with the writer for the new Cowboy Bebop flick:

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AV: It's been reported that the staff who made the anime-- the studio Sunrise --is going to remain involved in the film. Do you know at this point if this will include significant involvement in the script?

PC: Yes, they're very much involved. I met with all of them in Tokyo in December - at a long meeting with Keanu in the room. I thought there was an immediate rapport between all of us, particularly Shinchiro Watanabe and Keanu. I asked questions, presented scenarios, and they were very specific about their vision for the series, and how it might convert to a live-action film. They've continued to be in touch since then; and last month I received a very detailed letter, which I've consulted regularly. I'm close to finishing an early draft, and I believe they'll be very happy with it. Not only does the script stay extremely true to the show -- I also know that Erwin and Fox are already discussing production designers that can reproduce the "look" of Cowboy Bebop as closely as possible. They'll be reading the script soon... so my fingers are crossed.

It's a pretty short interview, but I came out of it way more hopeful for this thing than I was after hearing Keanu freaking Reeves was going to play Spike. Keeping my fingers crossed on this one.

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