What anime are you watching?

[Maokun]

That's interesting... because [spoiler]I read a black and white manga scan of Harima confessing his love to Eri. Here's the link... http://youtu.be/sT91giIqJrc Apparently is from the last chapter from the last book called School Rumble Z[/spoiler]

Haha, no actually that's still far from the "end". Eri has been arranged in marriage to the son of another family and she is too afraid to confront her mother about that. Harima notices she doesn't really want to get married to that guy (who's kind of a jerk,) and scolds her to fight for what she really wants. Eri realizes that the best way to convince her mother that she can't marry that rich guy is to tell her that she's already engaged to another man... and who better to Harima to fill that role? Hijincks ensue.

Note that during the whole time Harima was extremely reluctant and scared and unsurprisingly ends messing everything up. After that story ends, everything is back to the status quo.

[Juliannesan]

Haha, no actually that's still far from the "end". Eri has been arranged in marriage to the son of another family and she is too afraid to confront her mother about that. Harima notices she doesn't really want to get married to that guy (who's kind of a jerk,) and scolds her to fight for what she really wants. Eri realizes that the best way to convince her mother that she can't marry that rich guy is to tell her that she's already engaged to another man... and who better to Harima to fill that role? Hijincks ensue.

Note that during the whole time Harima was extremely reluctant and scared and unsurprisingly ends messing everything up. After that story ends, everything is back to the status quo.

Oh okay! I get it now. But still, towards the end of School Rumble Z. [And I did actually read the end of it for real this time]
[spoiler]I saw there was a snippet, I don't know if it was of the future or what, but I thought it showed Eri and Harima together with a kid in Eri's hands. It was in Chapter 10. The final chapter of Z. [/spoiler]

[Maokun]

Oh okay! I get it now. But still, towards the end of School Rumble Z. [And I did actually read the end of it for real this time]
[spoiler]I saw there was a snippet, I don't know if it was of the future or what, but I thought it showed Eri and Harima together with a kid in Eri's hands. It was in Chapter 10. The final chapter of Z. [/spoiler]

I just checked it out to see if my memory was serving me right. [spoiler]They appear together but not holding hands or anything. However, there's a strange vision of the future or something(????) of a couple panels in which an adult Harima and Eri go visit Tenma and karasuma and they have a baby. However, that vision is unexplained, and the manga ends with Harima nonchalanting telling vege-karasuma that Tenma is the girl they both fell for. So I'd say that the author really went out of his way to leave things as much in the air as possible. [/spoiler]

[Juliannesan]

I just checked it out to see if my memory was serving me right. [spoiler]They appear together but not holding hands or anything. However, there's a strange vision of the future or something(????) of a couple panels in which an adult Harima and Eri go visit Tenma and karasuma and they have a baby. However, that vision is unexplained, and the manga ends with Harima nonchalanting telling vege-karasuma that Tenma is the girl they both fell for. So I'd say that the author really went out of his way to leave things as much in the air as possible. [/spoiler]

Yeahhh, that's messed up.

Anyway, moving on!
I am back to finishing Yumeiro Patissiere! I really love this show, but it never fails to make me hungry, even though all the food is animated. XD

[nikita8692]

Finished Pretear!
Loved it for the most part, someday I may watch it subbed though.
I love Luci Christian and Chris Patton, but I'd like to see how it sounds in Japanese too.
Anyway, I'm almost finished with Special A!
I looooove it so much. Though the second part of the series is definitely more dramatic. I still love it.

And I guess it is licensed? By Sentai. And so I am buying the first collection now.

I'm guessing that means that you watched it in English dub? Where there any f-words? I just started watching it in english and the bad language is making me nervous

[Atria35]

I'm guessing that means that you watched it in English dub? Where there any f-words? I just started watching it in english and the bad language is making me nervous

While I've only read the first few volumes of the manga, the f-word didn't appear. I don't know if it's true for the anime, though. Sorry!

[Wolf-man]

I finished Ghost Hunt I enjoyed this show and I kind of wish it had gone on longer. I know that the manga does continue and I plan to read the rest but it would have been nice to see the anime keep going to. It was good though and the final case was really epic. I don't think the show necessarily deserves the 9s and 10s that people give it on MAL but it was still good and I will probably buy it.

Digimon Tamers 12-13: I love this series. It is so much fun. I am enjoying watching it again.
I love how Juri's reaction to Guilmon is too call him cute, hug him, and put a flower sticker on his nose XD Awesome.

[Juliannesan]

I'm guessing that means that you watched it in English dub? Where there any f-words? I just started watching it in english and the bad language is making me nervous

Nooooo, no F-bombs.
Try watching the English version, it's a lot more cleaned up.

They do swear a bit. Like they do say the B----- word, and a---, and d*** and stuff like that, but no F-bombs. Can't remember if there were any S words. But definitely no F-bombs.

I noticed that a lot for the subbed version of Rurouni Kenshin also, that's why I stuck to watching it dubbed, plus I liked the voices better, but that's just my opinion.

[ivan-michael]

hmm, i don't watching anime atm, but i just finished Ore no Imouto, Hanamaru Youchien and Shinryaku Ika Musume XD

but i cannot find the reviews here Q_Q
anyway i want to ask, may we christian likes anime that a bit too BL?

i don't like the BL but i like the story and characters ._. but some of the world's Fujoshis saying the anime is BL T_T

[Maokun]

*Gently points you towards our manga section where your post belongs*

[Atria35]

hmm, i don't watching anime atm, but i just finished Ore no Imouto, Hanamaru Youchien and Shinryaku Ika Musume XD

but i cannot find the reviews here Q_Q
anyway i want to ask, may we christian likes anime that a bit too BL?

i don't like the BL but i like the story and characters ._. but some of the world's Fujoshis saying the anime is BL T_T

Go to the top of the page, where it say 'Christian Anime Alliance'. The button under there says 'Reviews'. That's the reviews section.

And as for whether Christians can like BL anime, it's up to the individual Christian. Some feel it's wrong no matter what, others fully enjoy it. It's up to whether you feel you're okay with it and it doesn't test your faith.

[Juliannesan]

hmm, i don't watching anime atm, but i just finished Ore no Imouto, Hanamaru Youchien and Shinryaku Ika Musume XD

but i cannot find the reviews here Q_Q
anyway i want to ask, may we christian likes anime that a bit too BL?

i don't like the BL but i like the story and characters ._. but some of the world's Fujoshis saying the anime is BL T_T

It's treading on dangerous waters, if you ask me.
Especially if you know it's wrong. Garbage in, garbage out.

I've known a few Christians that started watching/reading BL or GL and they were hesitant at first, and then they grew to love it and now they don't care whether it was wrong in the first place or not.

And that is dangerous. As Philippians 4:8 says:

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."

So we definitely need to be aware and careful of what we put into our minds, because believe it or not. Everything influences us, one way or another.

That's my two cents. ^_^

[the_wolfs_howl]

D.Gray-man episode 13. It's so good to get to know Lavi! I like him already, and enjoy the dynamics of his relationship with Allen.

I also watched the first two episodes of FMA: Brotherhood with my roommate, because she needed to be introduced to the most awesome story in the world.

[Atria35]

That's my two cents. ^_^

Except it fails to take into account that there are Christians who don't believe homosexuality is wrong. But this isn't the place to discuss that- and it's way too controvertial for the CAA anyway. So yeah.

To person who asked: If you think it's wrong, then you should rethink whether you should be watching it. Pray, read the Bible, make your decision with God.

[Juliannesan]

Except it fails to take into account that there are Christians who don't believe homosexuality is wrong. But this isn't the place to discuss that- and it's way too controvertial for the CAA anyway. So yeah.

Well, it sounded like to me they were questioning it because they believed it to be wrong.

Anyway, I won't speak anymore about it here.

[Falx]

Well... so...

Mardock Scramble.

What the heck did I just watch.

Ok so the fighting was pretty nicely done, although there was so much less than the trailer suggested.

On the other hand I think this is the anime with the most nudity and quite a lot of sexual content I've seen in a long time. The only thing that didn't make me turn it off immediately was that it was really, really , really not there for titillation purposes. Quite frankly the main characters back story made me sick with anger, and they pull no punches. Also, the first movie ends in a cliffhanger of epic proportions and seeing as it took almost two years to finally get subbed... I'm very seriously considering not bothering and just getting rid of it.

The only thing stopping me from making up my mind is that the story (while convoluted and slightly rushed) is amazing, plus the fight scenes when they finally do happen are spectacular.

If you do decide to try this, proceed with much caution. Warnings for: Child abuse, rape, copious amounts of nudity and graphic violence. Rated R overall.

If you'll excuse me I think I need a shower.

[mkalv]

I've been watching Sands of Destruction on FUNimation's Youtube account, and now I have only two episodes left. The show started out strong, but is now becoming a little stale, with not much actually happening.

[blkmage]

Well... so...

Mardock Scramble.

What the heck did I just watch.

Ok so the fighting was pretty nicely done, although there was so much less than the trailer suggested.

On the other hand I think this is the anime with the most nudity and quite a lot of sexual content I've seen in a long time. The only thing that didn't make me turn it off immediately was that it was really, really , really not there for titillation purposes. Quite frankly the main characters back story made me sick with anger, and they pull no punches. Also, the first movie ends in a cliffhanger of epic proportions and seeing as it took almost two years to finally get subbed... I'm very seriously considering not bothering and just getting rid of it.

The only thing stopping me from making up my mind is that the story (while convoluted and slightly rushed) is amazing, plus the fight scenes when they finally do happen are spectacular.

If you do decide to try this, proceed with much caution. Warnings for: Child abuse, rape, copious amounts of nudity and graphic violence. Rated R overall.

If you'll excuse me I think I need a shower.

Yeah, Mardock Scramble is definitely not for most people here at all. Like, if you're even remotely offended by sex and/or ultraviolence, don't watch this. The things in this movie are not pretty. The story is fairly intriguing though and I know a bunch of people who've been raving about the novel for the past year so I am certainly up for more. It's the kind of thing where if there weren't an anime, I might consider reading it (even though the book is super thick).

[Crossfire]

I'm currently watching Sket Dance. I must say, I'm really enjoying this series.

[KhakiBlueSocks]

I'm currently watching "Usagi Drop", also known as the coolest, sweetest slice-of-life anime this side of anywhere. It also earns the distinction of being the first anime that almost made me shed a tear.

[TheSubtleDoctor]

Crusher Joe OAVs

Two unrelated, hour-long sci-fi, action stories featuring the crusher team we know and love from the movie. Episode 1 The Ice Prison is only slightly above average, for me. The second episode, Ultimate Weapon Ash, is quite exciting and innovative. Right from the opening, UWA is doing stuff that makes you go, "Whoa, that was pretty cool." The action level is comparable to that of the film, so there's a ton of eye-candy for 'splosion fans. Also, The Cloakers, one of the several "obstacles" in the crushers' path, are particularly awesome. Action and (non-hard) sci-fi fans should definitely take a look.

Ookiki Furikabutte a.k.a. Big Windup Season 1

Oofuri is a double-edged sword for me: it's a really brilliant, sports-heavy, character-driven show packed to the brim with drama and psychological sparring; ergo, it sort of ruined other sports shows for me in the short-term. I wanted more Oofuri, and neither Shoot! nor Wild Striker would give me that. I realize there is a season two, but I have already promised to watch that with someone...who hasn't yet seen season one...

This show has two things going for it: great characters with interesting relationships and tons of mental chess (i.e. "He did X before, so we should expect him to do Y...or should we? Does he know we'd be expecting that?"). These two things work in tandem with one another as well; you get to know the boys through their thought processes, and you find yourself rooting for certain mental chess moves because you know and love the boys. The main character will not be everyone's cup of tea; he's certainly not mine. Funny thing is, I still cheer him on and get angry when non-team members underestimate him, etc. Oofuri is very baseball centric, but, as in real life, when people you care about do something, it makes it interesting.

FLCL/Fooly Cooly/Furi Kuri

I know there are some folks here who don't like this show that much. To them I say: don't try to understand the show; simply enjoy it. I'm sure the general weirdness of some of the scenes, the lack of explanations or the fan-service put some people off. FLCL is certainly non-traditional in its story-telling, but, for me, any loose threads or nagging questions get swept away by the show's crowning moments of awesome.

Gainax can nail a coming-of-age story, and they do so with aplomb here. Though we are vastly different ages, I quite liked the main character. Gainax can also do epic really, really well. There are definitely a few moments that made me involuntarily stand up and cover my mouth in an "Oh snap!" sort of way.

Anyone who knows me a little knows that I love insanity in anime, be it twisted characters or crazy plots. If nothing else, FLCL is a grand spectacle of insanity. I will defo own this and watch it many times.

[Mr. Hat'n'Clogs]

Ookiki Furikabutte a.k.a. Big Windup Season 1

This show has two things going for it: great characters with interesting relationships and tons of mental chess (i.e. "He did X before, so we should expect him to do Y...or should we? Does he know we'd be expecting that?"). These two things work in tandem with one another as well]Would you say that the mind games are less dumb than the ridiculous Death Note stuff that annoy me? I mean, I know it won't be as bad as Death Note simply because it will be taking itself much less seriously, but it's something I'd like to know on a series I will soon make the plunge on.

FLCL/Fooly Cooly/Furi KuriGainax can nail a coming-of-age story, and they do so with aplomb here. Though we are vastly different ages, I quite liked the main character. Gainax can also do epic really, really well. There are definitely a few moments that made me involuntarily stand up and cover my mouth in an "Oh snap!" sort of way.

The climax of the baseball episode is still burnt into my mind. Pretty incredible stuff.

[blkmage]

Oofuri: K-ON! but with guys. Well, and baseball. Actually, when considering only the baseball, I think I like it more than Cross Game.

[Mouse2010]

I've mostly been watching currently airing stuff: Usagi Drop, Blue Exorcist, and Tiger & Bunny. The latter of the three, by the way, has gotten increasingly awesome over the last few episodes.

Today I decided to give Fruits Basket a shot. I watched the first two episodes of this anime about a year ago, and decided it wasn't for me. But it has universally high ratings, so I decided to try again. I rewatched the first episode and . . . still not seeing the appeal. If I keep watching, will I eventually be hooked? Or is it just that it is all too cute for me and I should walk away? I suppose this is really a question that no one can answer, but seriously, is it worth investing more time in Fruits Basket to see if I like it?

[Juliannesan]

I've mostly been watching currently airing stuff: Usagi Drop, Blue Exorcist, and Tiger & Bunny. The latter of the three, by the way, has gotten increasingly awesome over the last few episodes.

Today I decided to give Fruits Basket a shot. I watched the first two episodes of this anime about a year ago, and decided it wasn't for me. But it has universally high ratings, so I decided to try again. I rewatched the first episode and . . . still not seeing the appeal. If I keep watching, will I eventually be hooked? Or is it just that it is all too cute for me and I should walk away? I suppose this is really a question that no one can answer, but seriously, is it worth investing more time in Fruits Basket to see if I like it?

I really enjoyed it, and have watched it 2 times through, English dubbed though. I tried to watch it with subs, and I just found the Japanese voice actors a little over too hyper for me. That's why I stuck with the dub, I thought the dub was really good. But that's just me of course.

I think it does progressingly get better, my favorite episodes are in the middle. The end is a little annoying, since they kinda smooshed everything together and didn't really have a good closure. But I thought it was still very entertaining.

[Atria35]

Today I decided to give Fruits Basket a shot. I watched the first two episodes of this anime about a year ago, and decided it wasn't for me. But it has universally high ratings, so I decided to try again. I rewatched the first episode and . . . still not seeing the appeal. If I keep watching, will I eventually be hooked? Or is it just that it is all too cute for me and I should walk away? I suppose this is really a question that no one can answer, but seriously, is it worth investing more time in Fruits Basket to see if I like it?

I honestly thought the anime was mediocre. It was nice and sweet, but Tohru seems so one-dimentional, and there are big plot holes because of ho unfinished the story is.

The MANGA, however.... fabulous. Once I got into the 7/8th volume, I started to see why people like this series.

[AnimeGirl]

Watched episodes 21 and 22 of Steins;Gate! Emotional, intense....OH MAN!

[spoiler]Okabe and Kurisu are in love?? Well, I kinda saw that coming. Though I feel he'd be cuter with Mayuri. Oh well! But Suzuha needs Okabe to prevent WW3?? Wow! Can't wait 'till I can see the final two episodes![/spoiler]

This series is amazing. And since Funimation has aquired it, I can be certain of it being placed in my DVD collection sometime in the future!

[TheSubtleDoctor]

Would you say that the mind games are less dumb than the ridiculous Death Note stuff that annoy me? I mean, I know it won't be as bad as Death Note simply because it will be taking itself much less seriously, but it's something I'd like to know on a series I will soon make the plunge on.

They are easier to stomach simply because they are more believable. Rather than being super-detectives with amazing instincts, the boys do their complex guesswork based on data both they and their teammates have analyzed (many times, more than one person is involved in the strategy). It's quite realistic, actually, as this is the sort of thing that often goes on in sports.

Actually, when considering only the baseball, I think I like it more than Cross Game.

The fact that I have to stop and think about this at all gives credence to your assertion. I cannot decide if I agree with you, but Oofuri's baseball is certainly broader and deeper in general.

The climax of the baseball episode is still burnt into my mind. Pretty incredible stuff.

Sort of like the first Giga Drill Break, I don't think that particular home run will ever leave me.

[Maokun]

Thanks for the amazing reviews TSD I had been wondering when would you grace us with another.

[Davidizer13]

Finally finished Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still today. Manly tears were shed. I couldn't have asked for a much better ending than that, between the EPIC SPEECHES, Giant Robo whipping out a metric boatload of firepower, and every other part of the final battle.
[SPOILER]
Especially ALBERTO THE SHOCKWAVE. Great googly moogly.

I'm still kinda disappointed that we never got to find out what the deal was with Big Fire, and probably never will, considering how long it's been since then and now...[/SPOILER]
Still, every other part of the ending was satisfying enough that I can go home happy. I'm going to name my kid Alberto the Shockwave now.