How about that Anime and Manga

[Farsinian]

I've been watching Fate/Stay Night and have been heavily enjoying it, much like a glutton enjoys a perfectly roast turkey. Then again, I'm an idiot for mythology and over the top battles.

Anybody else watch it?

I did, and if you think that was good you should seriously consider reading the VN. It has even more mythology, two additional routes whose elements were condensed into the series, and generally simply has much more to love. There's been a complete translation floating around the net for a few years now that should be fairly easy to find.

So I finished Turn A Gundam, and I must say it is very narrowly my favorite entry in the series (right in front of Zeta). I liked how different it was in the art and storytelling aspects, while still retaining enough aspects to serve as a nice capstone for the series as a whole. Also, Yoko Kanno's scoring was simply beautiful and carried the story very well; Syd Mead's designs for the mechs themselves were simply brilliant, if radically opposed in style to the shows preceding it. Heck, even the titular mech, while still easily identifiable as a Gundam, is radically different with its more rounded, elegant design and spindly limbs. Overall, even though it's a bit old and rather long, I'd heartily recommend this series to anyone. With one caveat however - a viewer without at least a passing familiarity with the Gundam franchise will not get everything out of this show, though not to the point of ruining the viewing experience.

[MobileMammal]

I know where you post, man. I also know what you did last summer. You can't lie to me.

Actually, just throw open the voice actors folder on this page and prepare to have your fragile little mind blown.

Oh, and for Black Lagoon/Pony Trivia (dubbed voice acting only), Applejack/Rainbow Dash is Hansel, Rarity is Roberta, Spike is Garcia and Gilda is Revy. The last two are so very, very similar to one another, an observation that has led to videos such as this.

This has been another edition of 'Triguy talks about random trivia he knows about'.

FYI - I watched the first episode of Accel World tonight.

I am fairly sure this one is a keeper and I am going to enjoy this show immensely.

Never saw Black Lagoon, but all three of those videos are HILARIOUS.

[Triangle Man]

Never saw Black Lagoon, but all three of those videos are HILARIOUS.

Agreed on that sentiment. There's just something about seeing a children's show character with a foul mouth that creates cheap entertainment...

Also, if you like really violent action shows, go for Black Lagoon. It's really fucking great in that regard and is just a well made anime period.

[Toa Lord Sothe]

Samurai Champloo is the shit. Remains the only anime I can get my mom to watch. And that soundtrack has some sick beats that'd make a Strider cry manly tears at how inadequate his own were.

[Aeliana]

I know where you post, man. I also know what you did last summer. You can't lie to me.

Actually, just throw open the voice actors folder on this page and prepare to have your fragile little mind blown.

Oh, and for Black Lagoon/Pony Trivia (dubbed voice acting only), Applejack/Rainbow Dash is Hansel, Rarity is Roberta, Spike is Garcia and Gilda is Revy. The last two are so very, very similar to one another, an observation that has led to videos such as this.

This has been another edition of 'Triguy talks about random trivia he knows about'.

FYI - I watched the first episode of Accel World tonight.

I am fairly sure this one is a keeper and I am going to enjoy this show immensely.

Accel World is quite decent, it gets better after a certain point if the anime keeps up with the Light Novel that is. I'd rather not go into specifics of said point since its filled with spoilers.

[DizzzyZebra]

Finished FLCL.

Crazy awesome defined.

[kaoticAntagonist]

Do you remember the part with the guitar?

Wasn't it cool.

[adiostoradora_AT]

My parents aren't really against anime/manga. But they do feel uncomfortable when I do. They don't yell at me or threaten me not to watch it. They just "0_0 and abscond" type of thing. I mean i love FMA, ouran high school host club, trinity blood, hetalia, and many more. Its just... idk

[Quirk]

My parents aren't really against anime/manga. But they do feel uncomfortable when I do. They don't yell at me or threaten me not to watch it. They just "0_0 and abscond" type of thing. I mean i love FMA, ouran high school host club, trinity blood, hetalia, and many more. Its just... idk

Get your hands on Spirited Away. Or any Ghibli movie, but especially Spirited Away. Then have family movie night.

Good movie, best anime.

Alternative: AtLA / The Legend of Korra. Not actually anime, but a good stepping stone. Then we move onto the likes of Cowboy Bebop and Trigun, then FMA (Brotherhood, mind you). Sparkly bishies are out of the question (sorry, no exceptions), as is anything made by Gainax (double no exceptions, not sorry at all).

EDIT: Alternative alternative. Start with music. Yoko Kanno and Joe Hisaishi are necessary.

[kaoticAntagonist]

I am about halfway through Durarara!!.

I admit, it wasn't really catching me right until the episode with Kadota narrating, and it took til episode 10, 11, and 12 to be as completely excellent as Baccano! but it was worth it.

Baccano! for the record became interesting around the 5th or 6th episode and became excellent in some nebulous time between there and Claire Stanfield completing their mission.

Narita's stories seem to take a lot of time to build up but he does climaxes so damn good. At least, thats the impression I got from the anime.


edit: Quirk what about Armstrong?

[Quirk]

edit: Quirk what about Armstrong?

There is a distinct difference between "bishie sparkles" and "crystallized testosterone".

[Triangle Man]

There is a distinct difference between "bishie sparkles" and "crystallized testosterone".

And Armstrong falls on the latter half of that equation.

...To serve as a visual metaphor for how ludicriously manly he is.

Seriously, I doubt anyone can keep up with him in that department.

[Quirk]

And Armstrong falls on the latter half of that equation.

...To serve as a visual metaphor for how ludicriously manly he is.

Seriously, I doubt anyone can keep up with him in that department.

Saxton Hale, Kamina, and Nepeta, off the top of my head.

There was an entire conversation a while back where we proved, without doubt or question, that Nepeta was the manliest character in Homestuck.

Ayup.

[Triangle Man]

Saxton Hale, Kamina, and Nepeta, off the top of my head.

There was an entire conversation a while back where we proved, without doubt or question, that Nepeta was the manliest character in Homestuck.

Ayup.

That's...wait, I remember reading that discussion and 'WTF'-ing all over the place.

Can I request permission to add the Norse God Thor to that list?

[Quirk]

Can I request permission to add the Norse God Thor to that list?

Bearded version, though personally I think Heimdall might give him a run for his money. Never understood what Marvel was thinking, what with their Norse gods with no beards.

ANYWAY back to anime.

Are there any shows out there that have multiple alien races? Like one where having the Star Wars cantina scene is not out of the question. All the sci-fi anime I know of usually only have one alien race, and it always looks far too human for my tastes.

[Gzar]

Kenshiro, anyone? There is no character more badass in anime or otherwise.

[Quirk]

Shame on me, shame on my house for missing Kenshiro.

[MobileMammal]

Kenshiro, anyone? There is no character more badass in anime or otherwise.

I beg to differ.
I used to LOVE that show as a kid, and I can concede that Jotaro Kujo is the tits.

[HalcyonDread]

MY favorite manga is definitely ranma 1/2. I also love One Piece, Franken Fran, Beelzebub and Puella.

[adiostoradora_AT]

Thanks, i'll try that

[williamcll]

Hm, I don't see Jagi's rocket launcher in the show, did I miss it?

[Siegmundfried]

Accel World is quite decent, it gets better after a certain point if the anime keeps up with the Light Novel that is. I'd rather not go into specifics of said point since its filled with spoilers.

I'll be interested to see. I've read the manga adaptation, which isn't all that far into it either - this next episode looks like it'll cover up to the point the manga's at. Past that, I don't know what's next, since I haven't been able to find much of the LN online (at least, translated well enough).

[williamcll]

I'll be interested to see. I've read the manga adaptation, which isn't all that far into it either - this next episode looks like it'll cover up to the point the manga's at. Past that, I don't know what's next, since I haven't been able to find much of the LN online (at least, translated well enough).

That reminded me to watch the latest series of kamen riders, for some reason.

[lunarEllipse]

Oops. posted on the old thread hehe!! I'd suggest Ergo Proxy, Mushi-Shi, and Naoki Urasawa's Monster. Those are really great (Also FMA Brotherhood if you're ever up to it!) Tiger and Bunny is a good balance of comedy and action OH! And if you're REALLY up for it, I'd suggest Slayers it is a FANTASTIC string of series!

[MobileMammal]

Fuck yeah, Tiger and Bunny. I can't wait for the dub, because of who is playing Sky High.