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[Liamv2]

Anybody been keeping up with the new persona anime? Want to know if it's worth picking up. 

 

It's more like a semi decent collection of OVA's than a proper series. It's worth watching if you have nothing else to do but it's not a replacement for the original anime.

[Nerevar-as]

Where is that from? From the last panel it looks like Vagabond, but i´m not sure.

[CrazyRah]

I'm gonna wave back and giggle like a girl cos I can.

 

How kawaii! 

 

So during work today a co-worker got curious and wondered what song i had been humming for the an hour or so. Only then realised i had been humming "Dango Daisuke" Of all tracks to hum my mind obviously picked this one to screw with me. I think it want payback for what i did. Such an evil mind!

 

[CrazyRah]

Finished up the rest of Clannad with the extra goodies. Great watch and a nice way to close this chapter for the time being, wont be able to stay away from Clannad for too long though and i'll keep up my best work at depressing people in the anime music thread with Clannad soundtracks! Now for what to watch after Clannad i'm completely clueless but since it's been a while now since i started with Clannad there are a lot of new animes to pick from, or i can always go with Squid Girl which was the other option i considered all that time ago. It does look like a good watch after something like Clannad.

 

Bro you can bet i will make us all depressed! 

 

[OdanUrr]

Hazero, Real! Hajikero, Synapse! Banishment... this... WORLD!
 

 
This is a "Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!" review. (I used the spoiler tag because it's a bit long)
 

Spoiler

I can’t quite remember where but recently I came across a gif that caught my interest. It featured a girl with spinning fingers and an eye patch. It was not the first time I’d seen it either so I decided to satiate my curiosity once and for all and find out who she was and, more importantly, where she came from. Doing a simple Google image search I soon found out her name was Rikka Takanashi and that she was one of the leads in an anime called, “Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!” which apparently translates to, “Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions.” It seemed like a light-hearted show so I decided to give it a try (because god knows I don’t have enough anime to watch).

The story features a 16-year-old boy named Yuuta Togashi who has just finished middle school and is about to enter high school. Before that, however, he has promised himself to leave his dark past behind, particularly his “chuunibyou.” I should perhaps explain that “chuunibyou” is a Japanese term commonly used in anime that roughly translates to “middle school 2nd year syndrome” and it involves youngsters, between the ages of 10 and 14, pretending to be something they aren’t or boasting they have special powers in an attempt to be different from the rest. It is simply one of the many stages involved in growing up and finding our place in this world and we may often look back on it with a mixture of emotions that include fondness, embarrassment, and regret.

Yuuta’s chosen persona during those years was that of the “Dark Flame Master” and it reached a point that his perception of reality was shaped by this persona and its imaginary battles and quests. Now that he’s entering high school, however, he has decided to “grow up” and put all that behind him, going as far as choosing a high school several miles away from his home. So, naturally, it comes as a shock when he meets Rikka Takanashi, a girl also in his year who has a full-blown case of chuunibyou and is fully aware of his alternate persona. To make matters worse, Rikka is determined to enlist the Dark Flame Master’s help in her quest for the Ethereal Horizon no matter the cost.
 
 

This is the setup for our story. The anime begins as a light-hearted comedy with Yuuta trying his best to distance himself from Rikka and in so doing becoming more and more attached. We’re also introduced to other secondary characters that will eventually become part of Yuuta’s and Rikka’s circle, such as Dekomori, Rikka’s servant/apprentice; Nabutani, another girl in their term with secrets of her own; Kumin, a senior overly fond of napping; and Isshiki, a male student who acts as comic relief from time to time. Although there isn’t much to talk about in terms of character development for the secondary characters, some of which are fairly one-dimensional, they do have their moments and it is fun to watch how they interact with each other in typical, and not-so-typical, high school fashion.

Because both Rikka and Dekomori continue to live out their chuunibyou fantasies, the show elevates mundane affairs into fully-fledged magical duels with fantastically oversized weapons, a vast array of spells, and a soundtrack to boot. Even the characters who do not share in their fantasies are depicted as powerful enemies with powers of their own. One such enemy is Touka Takanashi, Rikka’s older sister, who has gained the title of “Priestess” in Rikka’s fantasy and is deadly accurate with a soup spoon. Touka does not approve of nor understand Rikka’s attitude and can therefore come across as harsh in her dealings with Rikka and her friends. It is why she reaches out (initially through blackmail) to Yuuta, the one person she believes can communicate effectively with her younger sister, and little by little we are treated to this anime’s unexpectedly sadder side as we begin to unveil the reason behind Rikka’s chuunibyou.
 
 
WARNING: This one's really a spoiler.

Spoiler

Unlike most people’s, Rikka’s chuunibyou stems from a traumatic event in her childhood, namely, the abrupt death of her father whom she was very close with. Lacking both the time and the maturity to process such a tragedy, Rikka creates the persona of the Wicked Lord Shingan and retreats into her fantasies refusing to accept this reality yet, at the same time, knowing the truth in her heart. It is why she enlists Yuuta’s help to search for the Ethereal Horizon which, in reality, is a heartfelt quest to say goodbye to her dad. This was an utterly moving scene and just thinking about it is enough to make me teary.

In the midst of this we have Rikka’s and Yuuta’s budding romance which is refreshingly subtle if a tad unconvincing at first. The reason why I had some trouble buying into their romance is because their relationship is more akin to a brother-sister relationship with Yuuta often acting the part of the older brother punishing Rikka whenever she gets too carried away, much in the same way other anime feature an older sister or a girlfriend carrying out this role. Indeed, Rikka’s appearance and attitude belies her age (16, same as Yuuta) so that threw me off as well but that is, after all, the point of the show.
 
 

 
As is to be expected, both Rikka and Yuuta develop the most as characters and as Yuuta grows to care more and more about her reality eventually clashes with fantasy. Perhaps what I find most unjust about the show is precisely the amount of responsibility that Rikka’s family place on Yuuta’s shoulders what ultimately leads to one of the show’s saddest moments as Rikka is forced to abandon her fantasies. Nonetheless, it also serves as the catalyzer for Yuuta to find out more about who he is and what he wants and thus fight ever harder for the girl he loves, leading into the very emotive season finale (which is somewhat spoiled by the voiceover monologue).
 
 

In the end, while the show is not without its faults and is probably not water-tight story-wise, it never once detracted me from looking forward to and enjoying the next episode right up until the end. It’s a high-school comedy with a good balance between romance and drama and one of the most endearing romances I have seen in an anime to date as Rikka and Yuuta enter a new and uncertain stage in their lives.

[CrazyRah]

Rikka and Yuuta really are one of the most adooooooooooorable things on this planet

 

[Lotion Soronarr]

Let's just settle for Yoko Kanno being a genius.

 

 

I added her in the TV Thropes Pantheon as the "Godess of Music" a few years ago.

No one ever challenged that adittion. Ever.

[Liamv2]

So i'm all caught up on SAO2. Time for a little midway review.

First the anime is even better looking than before GGO is an absolutely gorgeous place and the action sequences have been massively ramped up in quality too. Now the plot is a bit of a mixed bag.

 

The good points is an interesting mystery story, a better balance between real world and virtual world stuff, Kirito as a character is improved (mostly) and Shino who is a goddamn amazing character.

 

The bad points are mostly the typical SAO bullshit. Kirito while improving is still rather bland, harem bullshit, overly perfect Kirito and everyone is acting rather oddly (what's that Kirito you want to go into another MMO after hundreds of people died and I was almost raped sure what could go wrong)

 

It's worth watching definitely but only if you can put up with the typical SAO problems. 

[Dr.Fumbles]

So i'm all caught up on SAO2. Time for a little midway review.

First the anime is even better looking than before GGO is an absolutely gorgeous place and the action sequences have been massively ramped up in quality too. Now the plot is a bit of a mixed bag.

 

The good points is an interesting mystery story, a better balance between real world and virtual world stuff, Kirito as a character is improved (mostly) and Shino who is a goddamn amazing character.

 

The bad points are mostly the typical SAO bullshit. Kirito while improving is still rather bland, harem bullshit, overly perfect Kirito and everyone is acting rather oddly (what's that Kirito you want to go into another MMO after hundreds of people died and I was almost raped sure what could go wrong)

 

It's worth watching definitely but only if you can put up with the typical SAO problems. 

 

Yeah, it's a decent watch, but it's far from the best.

[Hellion Rex]

The bad points are mostly the typical SAO bullshit. Kirito while improving is still rather bland, harem bullshit, overly perfect Kirito and everyone is acting rather oddly (what's that Kirito you want to go into another MMO after hundreds of people died and I was almost raped sure what could go wrong)

PREACH. SAO IS DRIVING ME UP THE WALL.

[Liamv2]

I still enjoy it but good god is Kirito a **** character. Every time they take a step forward with him they take two steps back. 

[CrazyRah]

Alright is the most adequate word i can find for GGO. It's doing some things right and some things wrong. It doesn't nearly capture me as the first 14 episodes did during SAO but it sure is smashing the second half of SAO. Still hoping the include on arc from the novels into this season. Could do a lot of good with me if it was included.

[Liamv2]

Well that makes a bit of sense due to the visiting Yui thing. What's the include on arc?

[TheChris92]

In the words of Yahtzee Croshaw -- Clannad is a fascinating voyage that leaves you emotionally drained and satisfied like ****** a burning dolphin.

[Dr.Fumbles]

In the words of Yahtzee Croshaw -- Clannad is a fascinating voyage that leaves you emotionally drained and satisfied like ****** a burning dolphin.

 

Is it like a soap opera or action based?

[TheChris92]

Is it like a soap opera or action based?

It's a high school drama mixed with slices of life antics, where in its second season the dramatic outweighs the comedic, as the main characters suddenly find themselves leaving the comfortable scenario of high school for the tough and merciless part that is life. It's a bit of a psychological tale too that involves some slight supernatural elements subtlety implemented to convey its themes and messages intended for the viewer.

[Dr.Fumbles]

It's a high school drama mixed with slices of life antics, where in its second season the dramatic outweighs the comedic, as the main characters suddenly find themselves leaving the comfortable scenario of high school for the tough and merciless part that is life. It's a bit of a psychological tale too that involves some slight supernatural elements subtlety implemented to convey its themes and messages intended for the viewer.

 

Doesn't sound that interesting to me. Never cared for the social animes.

[Some Geth]

As you can see he's a total ass man.

I say I'm only sort of an ass man. But thank you anyway.

 

I like all the other body parts on people too.

 

I like hands a lot thanks to Yoshikage Kira. He showed me the light. You will look up to him Sim. He will show you how to get a girlfriend.