Comments on Profile Post by Lyander

  1. Walderstorn
    Walderstorn
    Wish that had kept it a little more in the dark side of things but was fun to watch overall.
    Apr 5, 2020
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  2. Lyander
    Lyander
    Episode 7 and taking a breather, my ageing butt makes it harder to stay up late at night, haha. So far the show's mood is weirdly lighthearted; I agree that a bit more darkness would suit the overall story more, but also understand that the comedic elements help it appeal to a wider fanbase... somehow?
    Apr 5, 2020
  3. tommytakis
    tommytakis
    @Lyander I won’t say much other than there will be a tonal shift at some point. Just keep watching. Manga’s about to end as well so you started at the right time haha enjoy my dude!!
    Apr 5, 2020
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  4. tommytakis
    tommytakis
    It really starts off as a typical shonen and then BAM.
    Apr 5, 2020
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  5. Lyander
    Lyander
    As opposed to The Promised Neverland which started out as one of my favourite mangas then turned into poo towards its end? Pleasant subversion, haha.

    Right, keeping at it then. Glad to hear it improves!
    Apr 5, 2020
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  6. tommytakis
    tommytakis
    @Lyander I’m definitely more invested in this series than the promised neverland. Just... be careful what you wish for muahhhahaaha
    Apr 5, 2020
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  7. Walderstorn
    Walderstorn
    yeah definitely better to start "meh" and just improve than the opposite. I also have been burned by those experiences a few times.
    Apr 5, 2020
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  8. Lyander
    Lyander
    Eh, anything is probably better than another Bleach. I LOATHE the ending of that one and actually hope they go for an anime-original ending.
    Apr 5, 2020
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  9. tommytakis
    tommytakis
    @Lyander i think bleach turned to trash when they decided to milk the series for profit. They should have ended it with defeating Aizen. Idk wtf the rest of the story was, such a tragedy bc it had a lot of potential
    Apr 5, 2020
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  10. FallingObjects
    FallingObjects
    Iirc the authors of manga in those ultra big shounen jump sized publications are often bound by contract to keep producing. The weekly deadlines, huge pressure, and often years long commitment cause huge creative burnouts.
    Apr 5, 2020
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  11. FallingObjects
    FallingObjects
    (but yeah Bleach's ending was a f'ing travesty)
    Apr 5, 2020
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  12. Lyander
    Lyander
    Agreed, they should have ended things after the Aizen arc. Hell, the parting scene between Ichigo and Rukia was beautiful, everything from then on was blergh.

    @FallingObjects hell yeah. It's sad what happens when comics are commercialised. The new Samurai series from Kishimoto is pretty... eh.
    Apr 5, 2020
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  13. FallingObjects
    FallingObjects
    Give me a 2 episode long fight scene between full power Aizen and last boss SPOILER CHARACTER, that's all I need and want to see out of the remake/relaunch of the anime.
    Apr 5, 2020
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  14. Lyander
    Lyander
    I'm just halfway through episode 8 as of typing, didn't really get to watch before now.

    @tommytakis HOLY SHIT THAT WAS FAST. I mean, I've seen worse, BUT WHAT THE f**k>
    Apr 6, 2020
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  15. tommytakis
    tommytakis
    @Lyander ur not there yet!!! keep watching haha I really want to tell you but I don't want to ruin the surprise
    Apr 6, 2020
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  16. tommytakis
    tommytakis
    when you see it, you'll know. It was like one of the most hyped moments during that season of anime
    Apr 6, 2020
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  17. Lyander
    Lyander
    I'm actually glad I let this one pass me by haha, I get to watch it all at my leisure! Yep, keeping on for now, will probably just binge until finale to keep from inadvertent spoilers.
    Apr 6, 2020
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  18. tommytakis
    tommytakis
    @Lyander feel free to share your thoughts here as you progress through the series. I'm glad to have found another person to talk about this with. It's not the most complex story, but basically it's shonen-series done right. I really love how every demon has a backstory and you end up sympathizing with them like Tanjiro.
    Apr 6, 2020
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  19. Lyander
    Lyander
    Haha, will do if I take breaks between epsiodes. I agree it's actually less nuanced plot-wise than most trashy isekai (shush I need junk food lol), but that like in music and other things it's the execution that matters. Same with audio gear, it's the last few bits of a percent that we're all chasing despite having different preferences for voicing etc XD
    Apr 6, 2020
  20. Walderstorn
    Walderstorn
    What anime are you watching?
    Apr 6, 2020
  21. Lyander
    Lyander
    @Walderstorn Same as in the profile post, Kimetsu no Yaiba/Demon Slayer. Just haven't had time to watch again until now, lol.

    Unless you mean the trashy isekai in which case I'm also catching up on Knight's & Magic (the apostrophe really is in the title, sigh) and, uh, Net-juu no Susume. In my defence the latter series is cute!
    Apr 6, 2020
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  22. Lyander
    Lyander
    Episode 14. Lots of ups and downs and feeling sorry for baddies, but I'm just giving myself a stitch in the side from laughing way too loudly and choking on tea. Non-spoiler: headbutts and massive foreheads. I found that scene way too good.
    Apr 7, 2020
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  23. tommytakis
    tommytakis
    @Lyander you’re almost there buddy!! Excited for u :)
    Apr 7, 2020
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  24. Lyander
    Lyander
    Currently on 18. If you were referring to ep 16 then that kinda touched on sensitive shit and that particular fight was pretty cleanly executed (pun or no pun). God damn ninjas.

    And of course the entire episode 17 had me bawling. Undertale-tier determination in this shit.
    Apr 7, 2020
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  25. tommytakis
    tommytakis
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  26. Lyander
    Lyander
    shit there's more I need a break. susceptible to shonen hype lol
    Apr 7, 2020
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  27. FallingObjects
    FallingObjects
    Demon Slayer is one of those rare series that ramps up and ends stronger than how it started, and I'm looking forwards to watching its continuation immensely. Enjoy the ride!

    Semi related to the earlier discussion, but if anybody is wanting to watch some cheap trash, can confirm that Interspecies Reviewers lives up to the controversy. 100% guaranteed borderline hentai trash! Enjoyed it for what it was though, lol.
    Apr 7, 2020
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  28. Lyander
    Lyander
    Episode 19. You can't f'ing do that. You just can't. What the f**k. I'm actually sobbing and hyped. Cunting ufotable. Bitch-ass f'ing light show.
    Apr 7, 2020
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  29. tommytakis
    tommytakis
    @Lyander yep, i told you that you'd know if you watched it hahaha. Finish that season real quick and start reading the manga. It gets better :)
    Apr 7, 2020
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  30. Lyander
    Lyander
    The music as it was happening was twisting the knife. It's such an obvious heartstring grab but shit like that gets me every single goddamn timw
    Apr 7, 2020
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  32. tommytakis
    tommytakis
    @Lyander I heard the mangaka cried when she saw that episode animated.
    Apr 7, 2020
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  33. Lyander
    Lyander
    Anyone would. Hold on I'm actually still tearing up a bit. What the actual f**k.
    Apr 7, 2020
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  34. tommytakis
    tommytakis
    @Lyander so many anime adaptations butcher the essence of the manga, but this is one of the few cases where it actually brings it more to life. Ep.19 is probably one of the benchmarks of top anime scenes
    Apr 7, 2020
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  35. tommytakis
    tommytakis
    Apr 10, 2020