General Discussion

[Axel]

Rewatching Avatar.... just finished the second series. I know it's not 'anime' but if it was, it'd be up there with the greats.

[Neversoft]

I've told you all buying manga/anime is pointless because barely any money goes to the studios in Japan.

I don't buy anime and manga to support the companies in Japan. If I buy a series it's because I loved it and believe it's worth owning. Plus I like buying manga because actually physically owning it and reading it from a book is infinitely better than reading it off a computer screen. Buying anime and manga is no different than buying a DVD or a novel.

Rewatching Avatar.... just finished the second series. I know it's not 'anime' but if it was, it'd be up there with the greats.

Totally agree. Me and a couple of friends were marathoning it last year but stalled ten episodes from the end. Should really rally them up and finish it. The climax is amazing however many times you see it.

[Syphon]

Rewatching Avatar.... just finished the second series. I know it's not 'anime' but if it was, it'd be up there with the greats.

Rewatched it all before I watched the movie I'd never had the time to watch the very last episodes so it was a nice treat .

Just finished Darker than Black which was one I'd put off while juggling the longer animes

[Neversoft]

Rewatched it all before I watched the movie I'd never had the time to watch the very last episodes so it was a nice treat .

Just finished Darker than Black which was one I'd put off while juggling the longer animes

Please tell me by movie you're not referring to that abomination 'The Last Airbender'. That is, without a doubt, the worst film I have ever seen. And if you are, why was it a nice treat because you hadn't had time to watch the last episodes? The movie only covers the first season. If we're actually talking about the same thing I suggest you watch the last epsiodes of the series as soon as you can, because they're absolutely amazing.

On an unrelated note...

I've watched a couple more episodes of Nana and I have to say I am really enjoying it. I'm often sceptical about drama and romance series as they tend to be overdone in anime, making the drama cringe-worthy and the romance absolutely fake, but Nana really hits the nail on the head. I don't know why it's labelled as a shoujo series though, it's more josei.

[Neversoft]

"On April 15, 2011, Tokyopop announced that it would close its Los Angeles, CA-based North American publishing operations on May 31, 2011. According to the release, Tokyopop's film and television projects, as well as European publishing operations and global rights sales, will not be closing. Stuart Levy, Tokyopop's founder, also released a personal statement reaffirming Tokyopop's role in introducing manga to the mainstream North American audience and thanking fans, creators, and employees for their dedication."

First Del Rey, now Tokyopop. Although I did wonder why Tokyopop were still around, they only have about ten good series in their entire library. I hope they're able to release the final volume of Peace Maker Kurogane before they disappear. I've been waiting four damn years for it to be released in English.

[Syphon]

If we're actually talking about the same thing I suggest you watch the last epsiodes of the series as soon as you can, because they're absolutely amazing.

I meant it was a nice treat BECAUSE I hadn't seen them, I was refering to watching those last few episodes that was the treat, not that discusting film :| it made my eyes burn watching that. I hate how films literally just leave out entire sections ¬.¬.

Watching Dragonball Evolution was probably the most painful though.

[Nemo]

"On April 15, 2011, Tokyopop announced that it would close its Los Angeles, CA-based North American publishing operations on May 31, 2011. According to the release, Tokyopop's film and television projects, as well as European publishing operations and global rights sales, will not be closing. Stuart Levy, Tokyopop's founder, also released a personal statement reaffirming Tokyopop's role in introducing manga to the mainstream North American audience and thanking fans, creators, and employees for their dedication."

First Del Rey, now Tokyopop. Although I did wonder why Tokyopop were still around, they only have about ten good series in their entire library. I hope they're able to release the final volume of Peace Maker Kurogane before they disappear. I've been waiting four damn years for it to be released in English.

wow that totally reminded me about Peace Maker Kurogane, how could i forget watching that?

[Southe,]

grr thats why i hate how the industry is run. it relys on its fans to be successfull so they should be more open with stuff.
will rant once ive had my dinner to weak to moan.

[PaulMacC]

Catching up with One Piece. Re-watching from the start. Ep32 atm. Easter Break on Tues should help a lot. Ordered a new netbook just for watching in bed as my desktop is downstairs :3

[Southe,]

oo i didnt post my rant oh well o well cba retyping. nasically just how compnays should say what they need to sell to keep the series and what not.

~ Planetaxel.com have a nice sale on for american dvds. like 1-3 pence shipping

~ New One Piece ep. Has Naruto va so atm you have Luffy, Naruto, Shinpachi. Ichigo was just in the last arc.

~ 5.1 for Dragonball Kai is goood. shall be testing it more when my FMA/OP/EVA comes.

And my mate from work has caught up within 2 months of watching. says he was enjoying it so much was watching afternoons and evenings. skipping fillers tho says he'll go back and watch sometime