Tranquility

5y

Ya, I watched it while it was airing. I think it kinda fumbled narratively toward the end so I don't really have it that highly regarded to other shows I like, but it's still better than most stuff I've seen.

Visually though, I have it in my top 5 all time. It excelled in everything I care about when it comes to anime visuals: consistently great animation throughout the episode instead of just saving it for big action scenes, and storyboarding and colour design that actually communicates ideas without needing character dialogue.

I think it'll be a good watch if you want to start diving into the second level of those types of niche shows that are loved by more experienced or critical watchers (or "elitist" watchers since I see that term getting thrown around for these shows). In the anime circles I frequent, where the average person has like 750 completed shows, it's consistently one of the most loved shows. And I remember at the time it came out, basically all the theme and subtext focused anibloggers wrote about it.

Scooter

5y

Gonna check out durarara before getting back on the SoL train

Nine Arts Dragon

5y

I’ve watched some of Jujutsu Kaisen but i’m not entirely done, i kinda want to pick up the manga instead

Am i missing something if i don’t watch the rest of the anime or am i good to go?

Tranquility

5y

Ya, I watched it while it was airing. I think it kinda fumbled narratively toward the end so I don't really have it that highly regarded to other shows I like, but it's still better than most stuff I've seen.

Visually though, I have it in my top 5 all time. It excelled in everything I care about when it comes to anime visuals: consistently great animation throughout the episode instead of just saving it for big action scenes, and storyboarding and colour design that actually communicates ideas without needing character dialogue.

I think it'll be a good watch if you want to start diving into the second level of those types of niche shows that are loved by more experienced or critical watchers (or "elitist" watchers since I see that term getting thrown around for these shows). In the anime circles I frequent, where the average person has like 750 completed shows, it's consistently one of the most loved shows. And I remember at the time it came out, basically all the theme and subtext focused anibloggers wrote about it.

flizzy

5y

Watch the Yuuji/Todoh fight

orangejuice

5y

i think its only being an "elitist" watcher if you are an "elitist" about it like do you get what i mean?

like i wouldnt call someone an elitist for watching flip flappers but i'd look at em funny for having a sense of superiority if they had it because they watched flip flappers

orangejuice

5y

i think its only being an "elitist" watcher if you are an "elitist" about it like do you get what i mean?

like i wouldnt call someone an elitist for watching flip flappers but i'd look at em funny for having a sense of superiority if they had it because they watched flip flappers

Tranquility

5y

Ya, I get what you mean. I have the same thoughts as you on what elitism actually is. It's just that I've seen so many people call other people "elitist" just because they happen to like niche shows, that I can't help but associate those shows with the word now lmao. I've seen people get called elitist just because they liked PreCure lol people are getting too loose with the term.

orangejuice

5y

oh yeah thats f***ing wack.

i just want people to enjoy the anime they enjoy, i see your anilist and its something i aspire to if i can ever find the time to watch that much f***ing anime

edit: also tfw "elitist" for watching one of the most popular anime in japan, even babas be watching precure...

Tranquility

5y

I actually think you've seen a similar amount of anime as me in terms of time spent. But you happen to spend 500 episodes on Naruto for 1 completion, while I spend 500 episodes on a bunch of 1 or 2 cour shows for like 30 completions.

orangejuice

5y

i think its only being an "elitist" watcher if you are an "elitist" about it like do you get what i mean?

like i wouldnt call someone an elitist for watching flip flappers but i'd look at em funny for having a sense of superiority if they had it because they watched flip flappers

Reformed

5y

My update and rankings on the shows I’m seeing right now:

1. Vivy (9/10): Absolutely fantastic and no surprise this was gonna be anime of the season. The fights, the animation/art, the incredible story being told, the music is just all top tier and I love how we finally get an original anime that isn’t afraid to take risks with its characters

2. Fruits Basket: The Final (8.5/10): slightly worse than s2 for me so far only because I feel the show could never match s2s vast scope and ambition in how much it opened up the world and lore of Fruits Basket. Obviously as it is now seeking to close things out, things feel a little more simple, but still beautifully done at a lot of turns.

3. 86 (8/10): Honestly this is the real surprise of the season. What felt like it would be a generic mecha turned out to be one of the most maturely told stories of the season and one of the few anime to really deeply show a care for its side characters. Sawano is obviously on another level with the music here as well.

4. To Your Eternity (7.5/10): At times this still feels like a “try not to cry” challenge when they try to make you sympathize with certain characters but the concept is still very interestingly done and it’s a unique watch for sure.

5. Megalo Box s2 (7.5/10): So far this has been a major improvement to s1 and I’m loving where things are going even though it seems things will get a little generic with this ending stretch.

6. My Hero Academia s5 so far (5/10): It has definitely picked up a lot in the last 2 episodes but before that s*** was a slog to get through. Excited about the 2nd cour tho

earthwalka

5y

Have you seen Tokyo Revengers yet?

wes

5y

looks so good