Comments on: June Summary http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/ An anime blog covering a large variety of series, both popular and underrated. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:07:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: mangomonk http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14396 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:41:01 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14396 "Seriously, the only way to properly describe the past arc is by simply yelling FUCKING EPIC over and over." I'm glad to see it move up two spots but with that kind of lead in, I would think it'd be #1. I doubt the top three were anywhere close to being as good as this recent arch in HnI. “Seriously, the only way to properly describe the past arc is by simply yelling FUCKING EPIC over and over.”

I’m glad to see it move up two spots but with that kind of lead in, I would think it’d be #1. I doubt the top three were anywhere close to being as good as this recent arch in HnI.

]]> by: Elvenwarrior http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14357 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:04:37 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14357 Pandora Hearts I've also been completely hooked on and Phantom's been really good too. All 3 have had fantastic soundtracks so far. The list reminds me I need to marathon some Guin Saga cause I really want to get back into that and caught up since I was enjoying it. I just hope they don't intend to end it at just 26 with such a big setting and such a massive amount of material to work with. Pandora Hearts I’ve also been completely hooked on and Phantom’s been really good too. All 3 have had fantastic soundtracks so far.

The list reminds me I need to marathon some Guin Saga cause I really want to get back into that and caught up since I was enjoying it. I just hope they don’t intend to end it at just 26 with such a big setting and such a massive amount of material to work with.

]]> by: Elvenwarrior http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14356 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:55:05 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14356 Great post PL. Shangri-La is easily my favorite show of the season for many of those same reasons, also in addition to making me want the next episode immediately, the show is fantastic at getting you to want to theorize and discuss the setting, characters and what's going to happen next. The well-realized scifi setting and props, varied uniforms/equipment and detailed designs and ship work is another fantastic aspect of the show to me. I can't wait for the second half, episode 13 was a roaring start with fantastic action and great animation and CG work. I really hope Gonzo can save themselves because they still have a real unique knack for this kind of great Science Fiction. Great post PL.

Shangri-La is easily my favorite show of the season for many of those same reasons, also in addition to making me want the next episode immediately, the show is fantastic at getting you to want to theorize and discuss the setting, characters and what’s going to happen next.

The well-realized scifi setting and props, varied uniforms/equipment and detailed designs and ship work is another fantastic aspect of the show to me.

I can’t wait for the second half, episode 13 was a roaring start with fantastic action and great animation and CG work.

I really hope Gonzo can save themselves because they still have a real unique knack for this kind of great Science Fiction.

]]> by: Ebod http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14210 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:03:54 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14210 >Especially when they devote an ENTIRE EPISODE to a disturbing gay semi-reverse double Oedipus romance between a guy and his grandson.. Holy Roman Empire became Prussia and then Germany afterwards. There is no relationship between HRE and Italy as Italy came from Rome, not HRE. There's a pretty famous quote that goes "The Holy Roman Empire is neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire." You can read up more on its history on wikipedia if you want, it's quite fascinating. Also, HRE DID NOT KNOW that Italy was a guy. Nobody knew until later when Italy hit puberty and his voice changed. Also, there was a tred in time where paintings of Italy and Germania being lovey dovey with each other was popular (though their depiction was two girls not guys), so no, Hetalia is not pulling this out of their asses - there is historical back up of some sort. >Especially when they devote an ENTIRE EPISODE to a disturbing gay semi-reverse double Oedipus romance between a guy and his grandson..

Holy Roman Empire became Prussia and then Germany afterwards. There is no relationship between HRE and Italy as Italy came from Rome, not HRE. There’s a pretty famous quote that goes “The Holy Roman Empire is neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.” You can read up more on its history on wikipedia if you want, it’s quite fascinating. Also, HRE DID NOT KNOW that Italy was a guy. Nobody knew until later when Italy hit puberty and his voice changed.

Also, there was a tred in time where paintings of Italy and Germania being lovey dovey with each other was popular (though their depiction was two girls not guys), so no, Hetalia is not pulling this out of their asses - there is historical back up of some sort.

]]> by: windy http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14182 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:44:22 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14182 I almost agree with all your ranks here except for Valkyria chronicles, truely just every episode bring something new and surprising, each episode entails more mystery and new plots, so I believe it's one of the five best shows this season: with Phantom, Guin saga(Greatest and awesome!!!!), Shangri-la and Pandora hearts; Valkyria chronicles has undoubtedly to be among the best, but I have to admit I took a liking on this series from the start so my opinion could be biased but there don't seem to be many flaws either, I especially like the character-design and setting and the plot ( even if it must follow the game) is quite unusual too. About " before green gables", I'm not so satisfied and don't enjoy it as much, I liked much better "Ann of the green gables", it's not bad but worse than other Masterpiece Theatre series for me, the past three episodes were really good thogh, I hope it won't worsen later. I almost agree with all your ranks here except for Valkyria chronicles, truely just every episode bring something new and surprising, each episode entails more mystery and new plots, so I believe it’s one of the five best shows this season: with Phantom, Guin saga(Greatest and awesome!!!!), Shangri-la and Pandora hearts; Valkyria chronicles has undoubtedly to be among the best, but I have to admit I took a liking on this series from the start so my opinion could be biased but there don’t seem to be many flaws either, I especially like the character-design and setting and the plot ( even if it must follow the game) is quite unusual too. About ” before green gables”, I’m not so satisfied and don’t enjoy it as much, I liked much better “Ann of the green gables”, it’s not bad but worse than other Masterpiece Theatre series for me, the past three episodes were really good thogh, I hope it won’t worsen later.

]]> by: Shogun22 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14171 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:21:45 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14171 Eden of the East might not be perfect but I'm really surprised that you gave Natsu no Arashi a higher score? I'm a fan of Jin Kobayashi's School Rumble, but Natsu no Arashi (at least the anime version) felt kinda lame in comparison. Eden of the East might not be perfect but I’m really surprised that you gave Natsu no Arashi a higher score?
I’m a fan of Jin Kobayashi’s School Rumble, but Natsu no Arashi (at least the anime version) felt kinda lame in comparison.

]]> by: ZACK http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14170 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:13:13 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14170 I don't enjoy Shangri-la as much as I enjoy Phantom and also I don't think a few good episodes it had makes up for it glaring flaws. Well.. it could just be me and it might not be my type of show but I still believe it's got nothing over Phantom,recap or no-recap considered! Another show I'd rank higher is probably Basquash! I know it's difficult to scale the lofty heights this show reached earlier but it still remains as a better fare than most of your above average shows and I think it's lower ranking is because this show was competing with it's earlier episodes rather than the episodes from other shows this month! I don’t enjoy Shangri-la as much as I enjoy Phantom and also I don’t think a few good episodes it had makes up for it glaring flaws.
Well.. it could just be me and it might not be my type of show but I still believe it’s got nothing over Phantom,recap or no-recap considered!
Another show I’d rank higher is probably Basquash!
I know it’s difficult to scale the lofty heights this show reached earlier but it still
remains as a better fare than most of your above average shows and I think it’s lower ranking is because this show was competing with it’s earlier episodes rather than the episodes from other shows this month!

]]> by: Gene http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14166 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:13:36 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14166 >I’m of course going to check out that first season[Hajime no Ippo] some day. The hell. Why did you see the second season first? o_o >I’m of course going to check out that first season[Hajime no Ippo] some day.

The hell. Why did you see the second season first? o_o

]]> by: PL http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14165 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:57:00 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14165 Shangri-La easily leaves me wanting more after each episode than any other show out this season. I really can't wait to go back and marathon them when its all done, because that's how I caught up on the first five and it was great. Now I feel after each episode like I was just starting to peel an onion, and now I've got to put it back for next week. Drives me nuts... Sure, Shangri-la has some messy points in its plot, and sometimes its hard to figure out why crazy stuff works for kuniko, but then I remember she is some sort of messianic type character (whatever the DIGMA's are). And honestly, the concepts kuniko's world is based on, require much less suspension of disbelief than many other series, even if some of the plot twists require more. So, its really easy to get sucked into Shangri-la's world, and once you buy that, its easy enough to sit back and enjoy the ride as long as you don't overanalyze the plot. Shangri-La easily leaves me wanting more after each episode than any other show out this season. I really can’t wait to go back and marathon them when its all done, because that’s how I caught up on the first five and it was great. Now I feel after each episode like I was just starting to peel an onion, and now I’ve got to put it back for next week. Drives me nuts… Sure, Shangri-la has some messy points in its plot, and sometimes its hard to figure out why crazy stuff works for kuniko, but then I remember she is some sort of messianic type character (whatever the DIGMA’s are). And honestly, the concepts kuniko’s world is based on, require much less suspension of disbelief than many other series, even if some of the plot twists require more. So, its really easy to get sucked into Shangri-la’s world, and once you buy that, its easy enough to sit back and enjoy the ride as long as you don’t overanalyze the plot.

]]> by: Schmetterling http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14164 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:40:10 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14164 Aha, PH fights its way despite the strange animtion quality xD But you know, as long as Xebec does not change the storyline and goes with the manga fans's prediction, I believe that PH will stay in Top 3, that one episode 13 is just the beginning of a big big surprise xD Ah, Shangri-la? Haven't downloaded it but maybe I should do so already. a friend has recommended it and since you find it very entertaining, might as well try :p Aha, PH fights its way despite the strange animtion quality xD But you know, as long as Xebec does not change the storyline and goes with the manga fans’s prediction, I believe that PH will stay in Top 3, that one episode 13 is just the beginning of a big big surprise xD

Ah, Shangri-la? Haven’t downloaded it but maybe I should do so already. a friend has recommended it and since you find it very entertaining, might as well try :p

]]> by: Sapphire Pyro http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14163 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:31:10 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14163 <i>they devote an ENTIRE EPISODE to a disturbing gay semi-reverse double Oedipus romance between a guy and his grandson.. you have to wonder what the creators are smoking. In a bad way.</i> === guy and his grandson? HRE and chibitalia aren't grandson and grandchild if you're referring to them x_x (they are around the same age. and holy roman empire is not the same as roman empire. roman empire is chibitalia/italy's grandpa, not HRE) and I dunno why the anime didn't make it obvious, but HRE actually thinks chibitalia's female. So that's the joke there. it's gay, but not exactly. Bwahahaha! Am I such a loser for placing 07-ghost so high in my list just because I'm freakin' addicted to it? wahahahaha!!!! I'm thinking of watching marie and gali again *_* seems that it's doing good lately shangri-la's so awesome~ they devote an ENTIRE EPISODE to a disturbing gay semi-reverse double Oedipus romance between a guy and his grandson.. you have to wonder what the creators are smoking. In a bad way.
=== guy and his grandson? HRE and chibitalia aren’t grandson and grandchild if you’re referring to them x_x (they are around the same age. and holy roman empire is not the same as roman empire. roman empire is chibitalia/italy’s grandpa, not HRE) and I dunno why the anime didn’t make it obvious, but HRE actually thinks chibitalia’s female. So that’s the joke there. it’s gay, but not exactly. Bwahahaha!

Am I such a loser for placing 07-ghost so high in my list just because I’m freakin’ addicted to it? wahahahaha!!!!

I’m thinking of watching marie and gali again *_* seems that it’s doing good lately

shangri-la’s so awesome~

]]> by: steelbound http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14162 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:19:04 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14162 I think having awards is a good addition since it really can focus on why a particular show is good and I'm not just saying that because it's awesome that one of my favorite anime bloggers was inspired by me. Seeing Shangri-La at number 1 makes me wonder if I should have given the show a better shot before dropping. I would concur with the high placement of Phantom, these past few episodes have been really awesome and I see some much potential left in the series. I think having awards is a good addition since it really can focus on why a particular show is good and I’m not just saying that because it’s awesome that one of my favorite anime bloggers was inspired by me.

Seeing Shangri-La at number 1 makes me wonder if I should have given the show a better shot before dropping.

I would concur with the high placement of Phantom, these past few episodes have been really awesome and I see some much potential left in the series.

]]> by: bob the slayer http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14160 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:42:15 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14160 What about K-on? What about K-on?

]]> by: juu http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14159 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:20:39 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14159 yeah for Marie &amp; Gali! I love weird stuff like that. I could watch those episodes again and again and again... yeah for Marie & Gali! I love weird stuff like that. I could watch those episodes again and again and again…

]]> by: Kim http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14158 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:12:47 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14158 I am only watching No. 6, 9 and 13 on your list and enjoying all of them quite a bit. I don't even mind the baseball games in Cross Game because I think they add development to the characters. Although I do like the slice of life aspect the most of all. As for FMA now that we are entering into manga only territory I am going to look forward to your reaction to the episodes. :) Oh and I agree that Eden of the East is not as great as many people are making it out to be. But then I guess everyone likes different things. I am only watching No. 6, 9 and 13 on your list and enjoying all of them quite a bit. I don’t even mind the baseball games in Cross Game because I think they add development to the characters. Although I do like the slice of life aspect the most of all.

As for FMA now that we are entering into manga only territory I am going to look forward to your reaction to the episodes. :)

Oh and I agree that Eden of the East is not as great as many people are making it out to be. But then I guess everyone likes different things.

]]> by: senerikfred http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14156 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:47:00 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14156 The added scenes in Haruhi can be kind of hit or miss, and I still think it's more enjoyabe to read, but I agree Kyoani's doing pretty well at the slice-of-life. Also, the first season of Ippo is actually focused almost entirely on Ippo, so just be ready for that. The added scenes in Haruhi can be kind of hit or miss, and I still think it’s more enjoyabe to read, but I agree Kyoani’s doing pretty well at the slice-of-life.
Also, the first season of Ippo is actually focused almost entirely on Ippo, so just be ready for that.

]]> by: psgels http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14154 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:03:58 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14154 Hm, 07-Ghost may have indeed been a bit too high, I fixed that one. But basically the reason why Phantom barely lost to Shangri-La in my personal rankings was the recap. Phantom was a lot about introducing the new arc and recapping the previous one, while Shangri-La constantly delivered for me. And how is Shangri-la overrated, by the way? Last time I checked, there were still lots of people hating it and rating it low. Hm, 07-Ghost may have indeed been a bit too high, I fixed that one. But basically the reason why Phantom barely lost to Shangri-La in my personal rankings was the recap. Phantom was a lot about introducing the new arc and recapping the previous one, while Shangri-La constantly delivered for me. And how is Shangri-la overrated, by the way? Last time I checked, there were still lots of people hating it and rating it low.

]]> by: Matt http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14153 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:41:41 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14153 I have to agree with 07-Ghost, its ranked to hight.. Right now i have last weeks ep on my computer still unwatched... Hmm, the rest of the series might remain so, its just to slow.. Haven't watch Shangri-la yet, might pick it up soon... But as of right now, Phantom takes my #1... It easily beats out Eden, which had one great character shadow over all the other characters. There was potential with Saki in the 1st couple eps, but it died out after that. I hope the OVA's can redeem the show a bit.. Though for me a close 2nd is Pandora Hearts. If the episodes were more consistent in quality with regards to plot it would be taking on Phantom pretty easily. But there was a couple to many down episodes for me. I have to agree with 07-Ghost, its ranked to hight.. Right now i have last weeks ep on my computer still unwatched… Hmm, the rest of the series might remain so, its just to slow..

Haven’t watch Shangri-la yet, might pick it up soon… But as of right now, Phantom takes my #1… It easily beats out Eden, which had one great character shadow over all the other characters. There was potential with Saki in the 1st couple eps, but it died out after that. I hope the OVA’s can redeem the show a bit..

Though for me a close 2nd is Pandora Hearts. If the episodes were more consistent in quality with regards to plot it would be taking on Phantom pretty easily. But there was a couple to many down episodes for me.

]]> by: ZACK http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14152 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:32:03 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14152 ShangrLa....No.1????!! WTF..... This show is way too over rated, even by you in my opinion but seriously how on earth can it compare to phantom this month!!! All I can say is Phantom's been robbed of first place this month.... again!! Also 07 Ghost ranked too high,even for guilty pleasure! ShangrLa….No.1????!!
WTF…..
This show is way too over rated, even by you in my opinion but seriously how on earth can it compare to phantom this month!!!
All I can say is Phantom’s been robbed of first place this month…. again!!
Also 07 Ghost ranked too high,even for guilty pleasure!

]]> by: psgels http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14151 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:23:13 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2009/06/30/june-summary-4/#comment-14151 Ah, thanks for reminding me that I forgot to include the explanation for that. ^^; Ah, thanks for reminding me that I forgot to include the explanation for that. ^^;

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