New anime.. and manga

Evade · Post by **Evade** » 12 May 2006, 08:52

im buzy with Otogizoushi (pretty sure thats how u spell it)
im rly enjoying it, the 1st part is like samurai times while the 2nd part is set in the present with the same cast, like a reincarnation if u will......'
any1 here seen it?

Zell · Post by **Zell** » 13 May 2006, 19:58

I got DearS last week, and since I got capped last night, I started watching it...

Its nowhere close to being as funny as Green green was, but it does have its moments! Will let you know what I think when I finish it.

Im on episode 8 of 12 atm.

Evade, lemme know how Otogizoushi is, I have it, so I dunno whether to watch it or not.

Rayne · Post by **Rayne** » 14 May 2006, 08:19

Finished with Hellsing. Not bad.

Wish it was a bit longer though. Victoria's character is very under-developed. She may as well have stayed human, 'coz as a vampire she did nothing. I tried the English dub also, and have to say, this is the worst dub I've yet came accross. Besides that though I liked it.

Also watched Princess Mononoke. That was excellent.

Zell · Post by **Zell** » 15 May 2006, 20:00

Finished DearS earlier today.
It was a good "stabilizer" after watching Elfen Lied, and I didn't have a single moment where I felt like doing something else. Being very fussy when it comes to things like anime, thats a good sign.

I just thought it was kinda messed to show how his stepmother was gonna sleep with that male-slut-"I'm so pretty" guy from his school... I mean she is one hot milf and all, but that was unnecessary.

I found the ending kinda arb as well... Eish almost typed spoilers... Just watch it for a good laugh or two.

Nuke · Post by **Nuke** » 15 May 2006, 20:17

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBRHetKH ... =2&t=t&f=b

I also wont take the car.

Zell · Post by **Zell** » 15 May 2006, 20:50

Lol, that was really really good! Thanks for the link Nuke!

Rayne · Post by **Rayne** » 15 May 2006, 21:53

I'll watch that later.

Updating Nero tonight and watching Madlax whilst waiting for dl's.

So far I'm impressed. Good animation, good sound, and it thus seems there's actually a decent story.

ichigo · Post by **ichigo** » 16 May 2006, 07:58

what is madlax about first time i've heard of it i have'nt really been updated with anime this week i've been very busy could anyone give me a review about it please???

Off-The-Chart · Post by **Off-The-Chart** » 16 May 2006, 08:07

Yeah it also seems to me that this one popped it's head out pretty sudden... Would also like to know a bit about it from you 2 (Rayne, Nuke)...

BTW, just started Gungrave and made me wonder about something... Check Elfen thread...

Futs · Post by **Futs** » 16 May 2006, 08:23

Does anyone know when the original Naruto story eps are reapearing?
I heard that it will start again in April/May sometime, not sure on the date though.

Rayne · Post by **Rayne** » 16 May 2006, 08:38

I watched 8 eps last night. It's good so now I'm gonna see if I can get the rest. The English dub is also alright.

It's about a girl codenamed Madlax who's a killer for hire (merc) and a girl named Margaret who lost all her childhood memories.

Somehow, though apart, they are linked together via an as yet uncertian happening 12 years ago involving a red book written in scripture most cannot decipher. A book lost and now seeked by a powerful organization. Margaret has this book and though she doesn't understand it she feels bonded to it and now seeks another copy. Her quest to do so will cross her path with Madlax and once that happens I guess all will be revealed.

More than that I cant really mention yet. Except that it seems a good thinking thriller.

Think Alias guys.

I cannot link or search for reviews during the day, sorry. Haven't done so myself. Only baught it because those I actually wanted was sold out but now I'm kinda glad I did.

Nuke can tell you more.

Rayne · Post by **Rayne** » 16 May 2006, 13:43

Since Nuke's not been around yet -

MADLAX is from the director and character designer of Noir, and shares many similarities. The writer for MADLAX is Yousuke Kuroda, famed writer of sCRYed, Infinite Ryvius and Gungrave. Kajiura is composing and Bee Train is once again animating.

The story revolves around two female leads (just like Noir), one older and one younger.

The younger character, Margerette Barton is a daughter in an aristocratic family in a peaceful European country. She has no freedom of her own and her only companion is her maid Elenor. It seems that some aircraft accident 12 years ago caused her to lose her memory before then.

On the other end of the spectrum we have MADLAX, nameless elite agent with no past who fights in war-torn countries filled with chaos. It`s also mentioned that the war-torn country in particular is located in Asia with jungle enviroments. No one knows MADLAX`s true name or age and she is a true combat specialist in the field.

The theme of MADLAX is supposed to be war and how it affects people and the consequence/tragedy of murder, violence and lawlessness. The two characters are supposed to be parallels of lifestyles.

http://anidb.info/perl-bin/animedb.pl?s ... rch=search

Awarded best sountrack 2004 I see.

I have to admit, it's very very good.

Knew I had a good ear.

Nuke · Post by **Nuke** » 16 May 2006, 14:07

If they dont f up the ending it may make its way into my top 5. I have seen upto ep 20, and very interesting. its a big puzzle with many pieces.

Rayne · Post by **Rayne** » 16 May 2006, 14:20

Yo Nuke do you know if animedirect have all the volumes? I really want to complete this one now.

Btw -

You've got good taste in anime my friend. I got it because I knew you have a few volumes already. Doubt you'll be buying stuff you don't like.

Nuke · Post by **Nuke** » 16 May 2006, 14:36

They have upto 5. Now Im grumpy cause 6 and 7 is not out yet. Will buy it as soon as I can.

Tnx you have a good taste yourself

Maybe you will like Noir too, But I wont recomend it, cause i havent watched it yet.

Will discuss when you have catched up.

Rayne · Post by **Rayne** » 16 May 2006, 14:44

Next month I'll get Noir and Berserk. Maybe something else instead but I'll decide when the time comes.

Gonna see if I can get whatever else of Madlax I can get for now, as planned, luckily it turned out to be good.

Byron told me Noir is better than Madlax so I think you should watch it.

Come to think of it I also have quite a few to get through still.

Tomorrow's another day I guess.

Kher-za · Post by **Kher-za** » 16 May 2006, 14:49

i just got a dvd full of hentai from a girl i know...she's heavier into the stuff than i am.

Off-The-Chart · Post by **Off-The-Chart** » 16 May 2006, 15:14

Wow Kher, a girl hey.... Man I wish I knew a girl like that... hehehe (hentai source)

Evade · Post by **Evade** » 17 May 2006, 11:14

Rayne wrote:Next month I'll get Noir and Berserk. Maybe something else instead but I'll decide when the time comes.

berserk is legend!!! its def 1 of my favs

Evade · Post by **Evade** » 17 May 2006, 11:16

Kher-za wrote:i just got a dvd full of hentai from a girl i know...she's heavier into the stuff than i am.

i dont no if i'ld b happy or rly confused...

Evade · Post by **Evade** » 17 May 2006, 11:29

Zell wrote: Evade, lemme know how Otogizoushi is, I have it, so I dunno whether to watch it or not.

well i watchd 25 of the 26 eps (missing last1

)
its pretty good, its very "unique" in the way the story is told.... alot 2 do with past and present....
but the way the characters maintain there relationships in the past compared 2 present is very clever.
cant rly liken it 2 another anime..... try it though, its the only way u gona no

Off-The-Chart · Post by **Off-The-Chart** » 22 May 2006, 10:38

Here the saying "Watch and learn" comes to mind... With all anime, you could never be sure of how the story will ultimately turn, and thus not liking it in the beginning, might turn out to be one of your fav's in the end...

Evade · Post by **Evade** » 22 May 2006, 12:36

Off-The-Chart wrote:Here the saying "Watch and learn" comes to mind... With all anime, you could never be sure of how the story will ultimately turn, and thus not liking it in the beginning, might turn out to be one of your fav's in the end...

i totally agree, i started watching bleach and rly didnt like it, watched it cause i had nothing else, then from like ep 20 or wat eva it was it got rly good. its in my top 10 atm.

Kher-za · Post by **Kher-za** » 23 May 2006, 14:16

i didnt like trigun at all when i watched it the first episode or two. 4 months later i decided to start watching it again and it was quite excellent, turned out really really well.

Off-The-Chart · Post by **Off-The-Chart** » 23 May 2006, 14:19

Yeah Trigun was definitely a winner... Mind you not a Elfen or Chrno but definitely up there...

Eish lately I have finished Trigun, Gungrave, Fafner and Bubblegum Crisis... Got my 17-20 of Fate this morning and also something called Sousei no Aquarion...