list http://www.spout.com/ Anime Lovers recent group discussions Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion/142/44006/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Group Name: Anime Lovers
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 9/24/2009 10:16:53 AM
Body: Is anyone here a fan of the Neon Genesis Evangelion series? It has such a cult following! My friend convinced me to watch it. I ended up watching the entire anime series, and the subsequent movies. I thought it was was interesting enough to keep me going, although I was confused quite often. It can seem very convoluted on first watching it. But I guess people love it because apparently every aspect of the series is supposed to have a deeper meaning, or at least is suspected to. Now the series is being re release as a rebuild. I can't exactly figure out what that means though. Is it completely re animated or just cleaned up from before? Also I thought I heard rumors that there was going to be a live action film version of the story made in Hollywood, but I can't find too much more about that now. Anyone here have any opinions on it?
]]>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:16:53 GMTNeon Genesis EvangelionAnime LoversIs anyone here a fan of the Neon Genesis Evangelion series? It has such a cult following! My friend convinced me to watch it. I ended up watching the entire anime series, and the subsequent movies. I thought it was was interesting enough to keep me going, although I was confused quite often. It can seem very convoluted on first watching it. But I guess people love it because apparently every aspect of the series is supposed to have a deeper meaning, or at least is suspected to. Now the series is being re release as a rebuild. I can't exactly figure out what that means though. Is it completely re animated or just cleaned up from before? Also I thought I heard rumors that there was going to be a live action film version of the story made in Hollywood, but I can't find too much more about that now. Anyone here have any opinions on it?9/24/2009 10:16:53 AMIs anyone here a fan of the Neon Genesis Evangelion series? It has such a cult following! My friend convinced me to watch it. I ended up watching the entire anime series, and the subsequent movies. I thought it was was interesting enough to keep me going, although I was confused quite often. It can seem very convoluted on first watching it. But I guess people love it because apparently every aspect of the series is supposed to have a deeper meaning, or at least is suspected to. Now the series is being re release as a rebuild. I can't exactly figure out what that means though. Is it completely re animated or just cleaned up from before? Also I thought I heard rumors that there was going to be a live action film version of the story made in Hollywood, but I can't find too much more about that now. Anyone here have any opinions on it? http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Sad_Anime/142/27161/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Sad Anime
Group Name: Anime Lovers
Last Post By: Brelanda
Post Date: 4/9/2008 10:42:42 PM
Body: So, what are some of the saddest anime you've seen? I think Grave of the Fireflies is going to be a given here, but what other anime makes you sad?Some of the sadder ones I've seen are Fullmetal Alchemist and Wolf's Rain. Cowboy BeBop gets pretty depressing towards the end, and Paradise Kiss has a really sad ending too. Personally, I like watching sad anime better than comedies (even though the comedies are still very good and entertaining), just because their plots always seem a lot deeper, and it's easier to get caught up in them and relate to their emotions. So, what do you guys think?
]]>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:42:42 GMTSad AnimeAnime LoversSo, what are some of the saddest anime you've seen? I think Grave of the Fireflies is going to be a given here, but what other anime makes you sad?Some of the sadder ones I've seen are Fullmetal Alchemist and Wolf's Rain. Cowboy BeBop gets pretty depressing towards the end, and Paradise Kiss has a really sad ending too. Personally, I like watching sad anime better than comedies (even though the comedies are still very good and entertaining), just because their plots always seem a lot deeper, and it's easier to get caught up in them and relate to their emotions. So, what do you guys think? 4/9/2008 10:42:42 PMSo, what are some of the saddest anime you've seen? I think Grave of the Fireflies is going to be a given here, but what other anime makes you sad?Some of the sadder ones I've seen are Fullmetal Alchemist and Wolf's Rain. Cowboy BeBop gets pretty depressing towards the end, and Paradise Kiss has a really sad ending too. Personally, I like watching sad anime better than comedies (even though the comedies are still very good and entertaining), just because their plots always seem a lot deeper, and it's easier to get caught up in them and relate to their emotions. So, what do you guys think? http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Anime_Meme/142/37970/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Anime Meme
Group Name: Anime Lovers
Last Post By: firegiver
Post Date: 12/4/2008 5:55:07 PM
Body: I found this on the blog of one of Spout's users (mciocco) and thought I'd share it here and hopefully some of you will answer the questions yourself! :) Anime MemeSo there's an Anime Meme making the rounds, and I figured I'd give it a shot: • What anime are you watching now? Disc 1 of Trigun just came in the mail today. After that, I think I'm going to watch Noir. • What is your favourite time to watch? I don't really have a set time to watch anime (or, well, anything really). Or, to put it another way, I'll watch anime at any time the mood strikes (unless I'm at work, or otherwise engaged.) • And your favourite place? On my TV in my living room. My couch is comfy. • Who is your favourite auteur? I'm not sure I've watched enough Anime to have a favorite auteur, but the closest thing I can think of would be Hayao Miyazaki... probably the most obvious choice out there. And even he has movies and themes that I'm not a huge fan of. I suppose another choice would be Mamoru Oshii (of Ghost in the Shell fame), but I've only seen 2 of his movies. • Your favourite OST? Yokko Kanno's music in Cowboy Bebop is exceptional. I saw the movie and bought a bunch of CDs before I even thought about watching the series. My favorite songs would have to be Rush, Tank!, and Gotta Knock a Little Harder. • What is the most difficult anime you’ve ever watched? Grave of the Fireflies, for reasons belabored in that post. I still find it odd that most people find this film so sad... I found it infuriating. But then, both of those traits make it difficult to watch. It is an exceptional film though, and it's one of those films that you could pull out to traumatize people who think that you can't tell real stories with animation. • What was the first anime you remember watching? A friend of mine in college introduced me to Akira. It was a crappy VHS copy of the movie, with a poor transfer and bad subtitles, so I didn't think much of it until I revisited the movie somewhat recently. I vaguely remember also watching Vampire Hunter D around that time (may have been before Akira, I don't remember). For more of my early experiences with Anime, check out this post. I suppose if you consider stuff like Voltron to be Anime, then that was my first Anime, but I don't think that counts... • Do you have a comfort show that you re-watch? Not especially, though this may have something more to do with my tendency to Netflix my anime rather than buy it. • What is the most erotic anime you’ve watched? To be honest, I don't even really understand the fan service side of the Anime world, let alone freaky stuff like Hentai. I'm sure some of that stuff could be erotic, but I'm so disinterested in that side of things that I don't think I'll be able to answer this question for some time. • Which classic should you have watched? Given my current experience, it would probably be easier to list the classics that I have seen (or even, all the anime that I've seen period). Again, see this postfor more of what I've seen and check out the Anime archives for other series that I've seen since then... • Which series did you never want to end? One of the things I like about Anime is that most series actually do have an ending. That said, there are series I've seen that I've wanted to go on. For instance, I wish Cowboy Bebop would have kept going, if only because I found the ending unsatisfactory. On the other hand, I can't imagine that the creators would take that series where I'd like to see it go... • What is your most overrated anime? Once again, I'm not sure I have enough experience with Anime to say for sure. • Which character could you have an affair with? I have no idea, but this question did make me wonder, is there an anime female that isn't cute or attractive (with the potential exception of evil villains, etc...)? Seriously, even girls who are supposed to be dorky or unpopular are cute. • Who is your favourite character? I stink at choosing favorites, but the first person that came to mind was Major Motoko Kusanagi from the Ghost in the Shell movies and series. • Which character do you most dislike? I guess Seita from Grave of the Fireflies. So infuriating. • Which character do you identify with most? I can't think of a particular character, but I suppose I have connected the most with the existential themes of the Ghost in the Shell series. • Which anime changed your life? I can't think of anything that's had that sort of effect, unless you take an overly sensitive chaos-theory approach, in which case all anime I've watched has technically changed my life (as has every experience I've ever had, right down to sitting quietly in the freezing cold (with some rain too!) for 2 days waiting for a deer to pass by but not seeing anything, not even a doe, not that I'm bitter or anything).
]]>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:55:07 GMTAnime MemeAnime LoversI found this on the blog of one of Spout's users (mciocco) and thought I'd share it here and hopefully some of you will answer the questions yourself! :) Anime MemeSo there's an Anime Meme making the rounds, and I figured I'd give it a shot: • What anime are you watching now? Disc 1 of Trigun just came in the mail today. After that, I think I'm going to watch Noir. • What is your favourite time to watch? I don't really have a set time to watch anime (or, well, anything really). Or, to put it another way, I'll watch anime at any time the mood strikes (unless I'm at work, or otherwise engaged.) • And your favourite place? On my TV in my living room. My couch is comfy. • Who is your favourite auteur? I'm not sure I've watched enough Anime to have a favorite auteur, but the closest thing I can think of would be Hayao Miyazaki... probably the most obvious choice out there. And even he has movies and themes that I'm not a huge fan of. I suppose another choice would be Mamoru Oshii (of Ghost in the Shell fame), but I've only seen 2 of his movies. • Your favourite OST? Yokko Kanno's music in Cowboy Bebop is exceptional. I saw the movie and bought a bunch of CDs before I even thought about watching the series. My favorite songs would have to be Rush, Tank!, and Gotta Knock a Little Harder. • What is the most difficult anime you’ve ever watched? Grave of the Fireflies, for reasons belabored in that post. I still find it odd that most people find this film so sad... I found it infuriating. But then, both of those traits make it difficult to watch. It is an exceptional film though, and it's one of those films that you could pull out to traumatize people who think that you can't tell real stories with animation. • What was the first anime you remember watching? A friend of mine in college introduced me to Akira. It was a crappy VHS copy of the movie, with a poor transfer and bad subtitles, so I didn't think much of it until I revisited the movie somewhat recently. I vaguely remember also watching Vampire Hunter D around that time (may have been before Akira, I don't remember). For more of my early experiences with Anime, check out this post. I suppose if you consider stuff like Voltron to be Anime, then that was my first Anime, but I don't think that counts... • Do you have a comfort show that you re-watch? Not especially, though this may have something more to do with my tendency to Netflix my anime rather than buy it. • What is the most erotic anime you’ve watched? To be honest, I don't even really understand the fan service side of the Anime world, let alone freaky stuff like Hentai. I'm sure some of that stuff could be erotic, but I'm so disinterested in that side of things that I don't think I'll be able to answer this question for some time. • Which classic should you have watched? Given my current experience, it would probably be easier to list the classics that I have seen (or even, all the anime that I've seen period). Again, see this postfor more of what I've seen and check out the Anime archives for other series that I've seen since then... • Which series did you never want to end? One of the things I like about Anime is that most series actually do have an ending. That said, there are series I've seen that I've wanted to go on. For instance, I wish Cowboy Bebop would have kept going, if only because I found the ending unsatisfactory. On the other hand, I can't imagine that the creators would take that series where I'd like to see it go... • What is your most overrated anime? Once again, I'm not sure I have enough experience with Anime to say for sure. • Which character could you have an affair with? I have no idea, but this question did make me wonder, is there an anime female that isn't cute or attractive (with the potential exception of evil villains, etc...)? Seriously, even girls who are supposed to be dorky or unpopular are cute. • Who is your favourite character? I stink at choosing favorites, but the first person that came to mind was Major Motoko Kusanagi from the Ghost in the Shell movies and series. • Which character do you most dislike? I guess Seita from Grave of the Fireflies. So infuriating. • Which character do you identify with most? I can't think of a particular character, but I suppose I have connected the most with the existential themes of the Ghost in the Shell series. • Which anime changed your life? I can't think of anything that's had that sort of effect, unless you take an overly sensitive chaos-theory approach, in which case all anime I've watched has technically changed my life (as has every experience I've ever had, right down to sitting quietly in the freezing cold (with some rain too!) for 2 days waiting for a deer to pass by but not seeing anything, not even a doe, not that I'm bitter or anything).12/4/2008 5:55:07 PMI found this on the blog of one of Spout's users (mciocco) and thought I'd share it here and hopefully some of you will answer the questions yourself! :) Anime MemeSo there's an Anime Meme making the rounds, and I figured I'd give it a shot: • What anime are you watching now? Disc 1 of Trigun just came in the mail today. After that, I think I'm going to watch Noir. • What is your favourite time to watch? I don't really have a set time to watch anime (or, well, anything really). Or, to put it another way, I'll watch anime at any time the mood strikes (unless I'm at work, or otherwise engaged.) • And your favourite place? On my TV in my living room. My couch is comfy. • Who is your favourite auteur? I'm not sure I've watched enough Anime to have a favorite auteur, but the closest thing I can think of would be Hayao Miyazaki... probably the most obvious choice out there. And even he has movies and themes that I'm not a huge fan of. I suppose another choice would be Mamoru Oshii (of Ghost in the Shell fame), but I've only seen 2 of his movies. • Your favourite OST? Yokko Kanno's music in Cowboy Bebop is exceptional. I saw the movie and bought a bunch of CDs before I even thought about watching the series. My favorite songs would have to be Rush, Tank!, and Gotta Knock a Little Harder. • What is the most difficult anime you’ve ever watched? Grave of the Fireflies, for reasons belabored in that post. I still find it odd that most people find this film so sad... I found it infuriating. But then, both of those traits make it difficult to watch. It is an exceptional film though, and it's one of those films that you could pull out to traumatize people who think that you can't tell real stories with animation. • What was the first anime you remember watching? A friend of mine in college introduced me to Akira. It was a crappy VHS copy of the movie, with a poor transfer and bad subtitles, so I didn't think much of it until I revisited the movie somewhat recently. I vaguely remember also watching Vampire Hunter D around that time (may have been before Akira, I don't remember). For more of my early experiences with Anime, check out this post. I suppose if you consider stuff like Voltron to be Anime, then that was my first Anime, but I don't think that counts... • Do you have a comfort show that you re-watch? Not especially, though this may have something more to do with my tendency to Netflix my anime rather than buy it. • What is the most erotic anime you’ve watched? To be honest, I don't even really understand the fan service side of the Anime world, let alone freaky stuff like Hentai. I'm sure some of that stuff could be erotic, but I'm so disinterested in that side of things that I don't think I'll be able to answer this question for some time. • Which classic should you have watched? Given my current experience, it would probably be easier to list the classics that I have seen (or even, all the anime that I've seen period). Again, see this postfor more of what I've seen and check out the Anime archives for other series that I've seen since then... • Which series did you never want to end? One of the things I like about Anime is that most series actually do have an ending. That said, there are series I've seen that I've wanted to go on. For instance, I wish Cowboy Bebop would have kept going, if only because I found the ending unsatisfactory. On the other hand, I can't imagine that the creators would take that series where I'd like to see it go... • What is your most overrated anime? Once again, I'm not sure I have enough experience with Anime to say for sure. • Which character could you have an affair with? I have no idea, but this question did make me wonder, is there an anime female that isn't cute or attractive (with the potential exception of evil villains, etc...)? Seriously, even girls who are supposed to be dorky or unpopular are cute. • Who is your favourite character? I stink at choosing favorites, but the first person that came to mind was Major Motoko Kusanagi from the Ghost in the Shell movies and series. • Which character do you most dislike? I guess Seita from Grave of the Fireflies. So infuriating. • Which character do you identify with most? I can't think of a particular character, but I suppose I have connected the most with the existential themes of the Ghost in the Shell series. • Which anime changed your life? I can't think of anything that's had that sort of effect, unless you take an overly sensitive chaos-theory approach, in which case all anime I've watched has technically changed my life (as has every experience I've ever had, right down to sitting quietly in the freezing cold (with some rain too!) for 2 days waiting for a deer to pass by but not seeing anything, not even a doe, not that I'm bitter or anything). http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Conventions/142/3488/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Conventions
Group Name: Anime Lovers
Last Post By: npg143917
Post Date: 10/31/2006 4:58:44 PM
Body: So... does anyone else here ever go to anime conventions? I'm going to Youmacon this weekend, I'm very excited. I went last year, it was really fun. Is anyone else going? Or is anyone going to Ohayocon in January? I'll post pictures when I get back! ^_^
]]>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:58:44 GMTConventions Anime LoversSo... does anyone else here ever go to anime conventions? I'm going to Youmacon this weekend, I'm very excited. I went last year, it was really fun. Is anyone else going? Or is anyone going to Ohayocon in January? I'll post pictures when I get back! ^_^ 10/31/2006 4:58:44 PMSo... does anyone else here ever go to anime conventions? I'm going to Youmacon this weekend, I'm very excited. I went last year, it was really fun. Is anyone else going? Or is anyone going to Ohayocon in January? I'll post pictures when I get back! ^_^ http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Ouran_High_School_Host_Club/142/32638/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Ouran High School Host Club
Group Name: Anime Lovers
Last Post By: superdrive0
Post Date: 7/16/2008 4:14:52 PM
Body: So, Ouran finally has a release date for the US! It was licensed by Funimation, and will be released on October 28th. The series is coming out in two 13-episode packs. Personally I'm a bit hesitant about the dub, since it has Vic Mignogna playing Tamaki and I don't think he's very fitting, but I'm still going to buy the dvds and give it a listen. If i don't like it I can always just stick to the Japanese version, which I already love. If you haven't seen this show yet I would definitely recommend picking up a copy of the dvd yourself. It is a really great show, and one of my favorites!
]]>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:14:52 GMTOuran High School Host ClubAnime LoversSo, Ouran finally has a release date for the US! It was licensed by Funimation, and will be released on October 28th. The series is coming out in two 13-episode packs. Personally I'm a bit hesitant about the dub, since it has Vic Mignogna playing Tamaki and I don't think he's very fitting, but I'm still going to buy the dvds and give it a listen. If i don't like it I can always just stick to the Japanese version, which I already love. If you haven't seen this show yet I would definitely recommend picking up a copy of the dvd yourself. It is a really great show, and one of my favorites! 7/16/2008 4:14:52 PMSo, Ouran finally has a release date for the US! It was licensed by Funimation, and will be released on October 28th. The series is coming out in two 13-episode packs. Personally I'm a bit hesitant about the dub, since it has Vic Mignogna playing Tamaki and I don't think he's very fitting, but I'm still going to buy the dvds and give it a listen. If i don't like it I can always just stick to the Japanese version, which I already love. If you haven't seen this show yet I would definitely recommend picking up a copy of the dvd yourself. It is a really great show, and one of my favorites! http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Code_Geass/142/31717/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Code Geass
Group Name: Anime Lovers
Last Post By: npg143917
Post Date: 6/25/2008 11:54:02 PM
Body: Code Geass has been playing on Adult Swim for a while now. I want to watch it, but since I missed the first few episodes I need to catch up online before starting to watch it on tv. Has anyone on here been watching it? Is the show any good? I haven't been hearing a lot about it, which is unusual for a show that's on [AS], usually they get really popular. No spoilers please!
]]>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:54:02 GMTCode GeassAnime LoversCode Geass has been playing on Adult Swim for a while now. I want to watch it, but since I missed the first few episodes I need to catch up online before starting to watch it on tv. Has anyone on here been watching it? Is the show any good? I haven't been hearing a lot about it, which is unusual for a show that's on [AS], usually they get really popular. No spoilers please!6/25/2008 11:54:02 PMCode Geass has been playing on Adult Swim for a while now. I want to watch it, but since I missed the first few episodes I need to catch up online before starting to watch it on tv. Has anyone on here been watching it? Is the show any good? I haven't been hearing a lot about it, which is unusual for a show that's on [AS], usually they get really popular. No spoilers please! http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Kanon_Free_Preview_of_First_Episode/142/23540/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Kanon - Free Preview of First Episode
Group Name: Anime Lovers
Last Post By: superdrive0
Post Date: 1/5/2008 4:07:01 PM
Body: Has anyone here watched Kanon? It was recently released in America by ADV. Right now to promote it they released the first episode of the dub on ANN, and you can watch it for free. Go here to watch it: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/releases.php?id=10391 It looks pretty good so far, but I'm not sure if I should continue with the rest of the series. I've heard it's pretty moe. So, has anyone seen it? Would you recommend it?
]]>Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:07:01 GMTKanon - Free Preview of First EpisodeAnime LoversHas anyone here watched Kanon? It was recently released in America by ADV. Right now to promote it they released the first episode of the dub on ANN, and you can watch it for free. Go here to watch it: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/releases.php?id=10391 It looks pretty good so far, but I'm not sure if I should continue with the rest of the series. I've heard it's pretty moe. So, has anyone seen it? Would you recommend it? 1/5/2008 4:07:01 PMHas anyone here watched Kanon? It was recently released in America by ADV. Right now to promote it they released the first episode of the dub on ANN, and you can watch it for free. Go here to watch it: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/releases.php?id=10391 It looks pretty good so far, but I'm not sure if I should continue with the rest of the series. I've heard it's pretty moe. So, has anyone seen it? Would you recommend it? http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Miyazaki/142/6416/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Miyazaki
Group Name: Anime Lovers
Last Post By: npg143917
Post Date: 3/21/2007 4:32:02 PM
Body: Apparently he has a new movie coming out next summer, entitled Gake no ue no Ponyo (Ponyo on a Cliff). "The film is Miyazaki's first since his 2004 megahit Howl's Moving Castle, which scored $169 million off 15 million admissions in Japan. The new film concerns a goldfish princess named Ponyo who wants to become human and her relationship with a 5-year-old boy.Miyazaki, who is writing the original script, is basing the boy on his grandson, the son of Tales From Earthsea helmer Goro Miyazaki.The seaside setting is inspired by the director's 2005 stay on Japan's Inland Sea, renowned for its scenic views. Instead of incorporating ever more CG cuts into 2-D animation, as Studio Ghibli has done in recent films, Miyazaki intends to make "Ponyo" with a pastel watercolor, hand-painted look." [http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=19441] I'm excited to see this, I love Miyazaki's movies. So, what do you guys think?
]]>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 20:32:02 GMTMiyazakiAnime LoversApparently he has a new movie coming out next summer, entitled Gake no ue no Ponyo (Ponyo on a Cliff). "The film is Miyazaki's first since his 2004 megahit Howl's Moving Castle, which scored $169 million off 15 million admissions in Japan. The new film concerns a goldfish princess named Ponyo who wants to become human and her relationship with a 5-year-old boy.Miyazaki, who is writing the original script, is basing the boy on his grandson, the son of Tales From Earthsea helmer Goro Miyazaki.The seaside setting is inspired by the director's 2005 stay on Japan's Inland Sea, renowned for its scenic views. Instead of incorporating ever more CG cuts into 2-D animation, as Studio Ghibli has done in recent films, Miyazaki intends to make "Ponyo" with a pastel watercolor, hand-painted look." [http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=19441] I'm excited to see this, I love Miyazaki's movies. So, what do you guys think? 3/21/2007 4:32:02 PMApparently he has a new movie coming out next summer, entitled Gake no ue no Ponyo (Ponyo on a Cliff). "The film is Miyazaki's first since his 2004 megahit Howl's Moving Castle, which scored $169 million off 15 million admissions in Japan. The new film concerns a goldfish princess named Ponyo who wants to become human and her relationship with a 5-year-old boy.Miyazaki, who is writing the original script, is basing the boy on his grandson, the son of Tales From Earthsea helmer Goro Miyazaki.The seaside setting is inspired by the director's 2005 stay on Japan's Inland Sea, renowned for its scenic views. Instead of incorporating ever more CG cuts into 2-D animation, as Studio Ghibli has done in recent films, Miyazaki intends to make "Ponyo" with a pastel watercolor, hand-painted look." [http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=19441] I'm excited to see this, I love Miyazaki's movies. So, what do you guys think?