[KerryMalone]

What're people's thoughts on Fairy Tail, which is currently playing out its eight and final season?

I've ploughed through the entire saga over the last couple of months, plus both movies, and I really like it. Okay, sure, some of the gags are repetative and cliche`, and the stories become a tiny bit repetative (don't they all) whereby they encounter a big bad foe that owns them for most of the series then BAM, Natsu gets overclocked somehow and wrecks everyone.

Okay, yes, some of the other characters have also grown stronger and taken more and more prominent roles (which is actually why I like the series, because its not always just about the protagonist), but its the same recipie each time, and this eighth season looks to be much the same as all the others.

I'm also concurrently watching:

The Rising of a Shield Hero
That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime
Girly Air Force

Just cus...

[Noram]

What're people's thoughts on Fairy Tail, which is currently playing out its eight and final season?

I've ploughed through the entire saga over the last couple of months, plus both movies, and I really like it. Okay, sure, some of the gags are repetative and cliche`, and the stories become a tiny bit repetative (don't they all) whereby they encounter a big bad foe that owns them for most of the series then BAM, Natsu gets overclocked somehow and wrecks everyone.

Okay, yes, some of the other characters have also grown stronger and taken more and more prominent roles (which is actually why I like the series, because its not always just about the protagonist), but its the same recipie each time, and this eighth season looks to be much the same as all the others.

I'm also concurrently watching:

The Rising of a Shield Hero
That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime
Girly Air Force

Just cus...

I've got mixed feelings about Fairy Tail. It started out really strongly. The Tenrou Island and Tournament arcs were great...but it does tend to rely on "the power of friendship" a bit more than I'd prefer. That said, having read the manga, the "final" season should be impressive visually at least. I say "final" because there's already a sequel series, Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest that's being published now...

Reincarned as a Slime has been surprisingly good so far. I expected it to be as mediocre as most of the reincarnation shows that are coming out right and left, but it's managed to exceed expectations.
I haven't checked out Girly Air Force yet. If you've seen Shirobako you'll get what I mean when I say it give me a Third Aerial Girls Squad vibe

SAO Alternative is on Netflix now too! Should be a fun watch!

[aceman67]

YES!

Full Metal Panic light novel series is getting re-translated and if sales go well, it'll include the sequel and spin-off series too XD

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...series/.144663

[aceman67]

4th Evangelion movie's dialogue recording is underway XD

https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-ne...s-now-underway

[Noram]

Only 6 years after 3.0!

[aceman67]

Neon Genesis Evangelion was released on Netflix the other night, complete with a new English VO (Super miffed that they didn't bring back the original cast, haven't even been able to bring myself to listen to what they sound like because to me, Tiffany, Amanda and Spike are Asuka, Rei and Shinji.), but enough of that.

This dude (who works for Crunchyroll, I guess, as it's on their Youtube channel), took the time and researched and outlined the 37 Separate Timelines in the Evangelion Universe (that encompasses all the Anime (TV/Films), Mangas, Games, Light Novels and Product Tie-Ins.

If you're interested, set aside an hour of your time, it's a good watch if you're like me and Evangelion was your Gateway drug.

SHAVE IMPACT!

Literally guffawed at that.

[Noram]

Yeeeah, the different voices are weird. I stopped after the first episode...that and I'm not mentally ready for an Eva rewatch yet
I've been watching A Silent Voice instead. The first 20 minutes are rough, but I liked the manga

In anime-adjacent news, I got some new projects to keep me busy for awhile:

[Arno12]

Ah Zoids, a fond memory of my childhood, I remember coming home to watch it after school. Chaotic century was my Favorite of the Zoid Series, leena Toros of New Century was favorite Zoids Character, it was always Hilarious when she was pissed off. The One Episode where she got kidnapped was comedy gold.

[aceman67]

Yeeeah, the different voices are weird. I stopped after the first episode...that and I'm not mentally ready for an Eva rewatch yet
I've been watching A Silent Voice instead. The first 20 minutes are rough, but I liked the manga

In anime-adjacent news, I got some new projects to keep me busy for awhile:

I'll just stick with my Platinum Eva box set signed by Tiffany Grant XD

And damn you, posting models... makes me feel guilty that I've had a Perfect Grade Wing Zero GunPla sitting on a shelf unbuilt for 2 years...


Bonus, 2007 me with Tiffany Grant when I met her the first time, she signed my Evangelion Vol4 manga, 3 of my Asuka drawings, a wallscroll and my Azumanga Daioh box set.

[Arno12]

Speaking of Eva, To commemorate its return I thought I'd post this funny video staring Shinji's original VA Spike Spencer:

[aceman67]

Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld Anime's Teaser Video Streamed
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...reamed/.148743

October 2019

[Noram]

Kyoto Animation massacre, 33 dead, 36 injured.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49027178

Deeply saddening. KyoAni's shows and movies are some of my favorites. K-ON!, Clannad, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Nichijou, all anime classics. Really, just look at their show list and you'll see series that were highlights of whatever season they aired in.

[aceman67]

Yeah, I hope they have the right person in custody so he can face justice.

Japan still has the Death Penalty, and they hang murderers.

[Noram]

One more person died in the hospital, bringing the death count up to 34

KyoAni released a statement yesterday (translation by u/_tokyo_):

As a result of the appalling incident that occurred at 10:30am on the 18th of July 2019, first year of the Reiwa era, many of our staff, including many promising youngsters have been injured, and some have even lost their lives.

With their passion for creating animation, our young staff, who gathered from all around the country [ Japan ], along with veteran staff who have worked with with us over many years - for their futures to be cut off in such a way is heartbreaking and truly regrettable, and it's impossible to find the right words to express this. They were truly incredible, talented, much loved colleagues and friends. This is a devastating blow to both us [ Kyoto Animation ], and to the [ Animation ] industry.

The details of this incident, are exactly as the Fushimi Ward Police have reported [ during a press conference the Police held on the 19th ]. We have nothing else to add at this time.

At present, we are working tirelessly, with the injured and their families, as well as with the families of those who lost their lives, doing everything within our power to help them through these hard times.

Furthermore, we humbly ask that the media direct any queries or requests for information to our legal partners described below. For the time being, we humbly request that the media refrain from contacting us directly.

[Three of Seven]

I watched "A Silent Voice" recently, thought it was a very good film.