I just recently finished Higurashi, now I want to try out Umineko and see why they were mentioning it in the first place in Higurashi’s forums. Seems like they were somehow connected. I also peeked at the characters in Umineko and, call me crazy, found 2 very obvious references: Bernkastel Frederica is literally Rika, Lambdadelta seems like Sakoto or Takano (though more like Sakoto), and
So should I watch the anime or read the manga. Though not preferred I might also try to read the VN if I do ever find the game translated in english in torrents. Looking at MAL, the people that read the manga/VN hate the anime because the adaptation was absolute bullshit.
I also take recommendations for any anime that is similar to Higurashi.
We are a bit more than halfway through the season so far, so I thought it would be a good chance to stop and take stock of what I have been watching and what I think about it. Like a midterm exam if you will.
The Eminence in Shadow - Really enjoyed the first arc of the season while the second was a bit disappointing to me (a source reader). However, it seems anime-only reactions have been more positive. With five episodes left, this final arc of the season should be able to have the time it needs to make it special.
Frieren - This is another series in which I am a source reader. The adaptation so far has been really incredible. I cannot say enough good things about this series.
100 Girlfriends - Another series for which I am a source reader. So far, I have enjoyed the adaptation. I think they have made some effort to keep the meta-humor in the series. Also, I haven’t gone back and checked the early manga chapters, but I don’t remember so much fan service in the source.
Girlfriend, Girlfriend - Another series for which I am a source reader. I personally think this series works better in manga form. Naoya and company are just so exaggerated in print form and with how absurd the story is, I think the over-the-top-ness of the manga helps carry the story better. I find myself getting bored sometimes watching the series in anime form.
The Family Circumstances of the Irregular Witch - I started this series in the hope it was just a feel good SOL in a fantasy setting. However, between the opening episodes featuring fan service of a character they repeatedly point out is 16 years old and then the awkward story pacing, I have mostly dropped this series. I have not read the source, but I was able to guess that it was a 4 koma based on how awkwardly told the story is with frequent interruptions and transitions. Apparently not every 4 koma series can get the Bocchi or Tomo treatment.
As always, @ram@lemmy.ca if you would please do the pin/unpin honors.
Yes, that is definitely on my list to watch from this season, I just haven’t had time to pick up any new shows with my work schedule lately. I also have had to pause watching some older shows I had been working my way through (sorry Zombie Land Saga season 2, I’ll be back soon).
Did I miss something? Where have all the English dubs gone? All of the shows that I watch on Friday and Saturday, which had scheduled dubbed episode releases, just… didn’t. Dr Stone and JJK both got their episodes on Thursday, in spite of the holiday, and other shows earlier in the week came out, then everything(that I watch at least) after Thursday just didn’t come out. No amount of googling leads me to any useful information, just links back to Crunchyroll, where the last dubbed episodes are all least weeks episodes. And if I check the schedule page on the Funimation site, it’s literally blank and says there are no shows of any kind, in any capacity, scheduled for the next 12 weeks. I assume that’s a bug on their site, as usual.
No idea past the previous posts to twitter. The situation is likely still unfolding. I wouldn’t be surprised if delays like this one continue. That is what has happened for past shows like Zom 100 and Nier. The delays start as a day or two and then get extended to a longer hiatus once they run out of booked timeslots for the broadcast season.
I haven’t seen any announcements. If I had to guess, I would expect the show to continue to come out regularly. However, if things continue to spiral over at Mappa, then the quality could decline as the show continues. Time will tell.
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I just recently finished Higurashi, now I want to try out Umineko and see why they were mentioning it in the first place in Higurashi’s forums. Seems like they were somehow connected. I also peeked at the characters in Umineko and, call me crazy, found 2 very obvious references: Bernkastel Frederica is literally Rika, Lambdadelta seems like Sakoto or Takano (though more like Sakoto), and So should I watch the anime or read the manga. Though not preferred I might also try to read the VN if I do ever find the game translated in english in torrents. Looking at MAL, the people that read the manga/VN hate the anime because the adaptation was absolute bullshit.
I also take recommendations for any anime that is similar to Higurashi.
Any recommendations for dark horse of the season. Undead Girl Murder Farce is a good example of last season’s dark horse.
We are a bit more than halfway through the season so far, so I thought it would be a good chance to stop and take stock of what I have been watching and what I think about it. Like a midterm exam if you will.
As always, @ram@lemmy.ca if you would please do the pin/unpin honors.
Don’t forget Apothecary diaries. It is equally tied to frieren on must watch of the season.
Yes, that is definitely on my list to watch from this season, I just haven’t had time to pick up any new shows with my work schedule lately. I also have had to pause watching some older shows I had been working my way through (sorry Zombie Land Saga season 2, I’ll be back soon).
Just me or has the community grown at quick pace last 2 weeks or so
I’m not sure. I’m mostly seeing the same set of people ever since I started commenting on posts to not keep them barren land.
Did I miss something? Where have all the English dubs gone? All of the shows that I watch on Friday and Saturday, which had scheduled dubbed episode releases, just… didn’t. Dr Stone and JJK both got their episodes on Thursday, in spite of the holiday, and other shows earlier in the week came out, then everything(that I watch at least) after Thursday just didn’t come out. No amount of googling leads me to any useful information, just links back to Crunchyroll, where the last dubbed episodes are all least weeks episodes. And if I check the schedule page on the Funimation site, it’s literally blank and says there are no shows of any kind, in any capacity, scheduled for the next 12 weeks. I assume that’s a bug on their site, as usual.
Does anyone know what’s gonna happen to rest of JJK S2? Are they airing like normal or has there been any delays announced.
Just wanted to swing by and give an update that there is now a 1 day delay for the next episode making its way to streaming services.
Oh thanks. But what happened to that standoff situation. Did Mappa defuse the situation with the animators??
No idea past the previous posts to twitter. The situation is likely still unfolding. I wouldn’t be surprised if delays like this one continue. That is what has happened for past shows like Zom 100 and Nier. The delays start as a day or two and then get extended to a longer hiatus once they run out of booked timeslots for the broadcast season.
I haven’t seen any announcements. If I had to guess, I would expect the show to continue to come out regularly. However, if things continue to spiral over at Mappa, then the quality could decline as the show continues. Time will tell.