Istari informed me of this blog just now. I haven't had a whole lot of time to watch anime lately, but I thought I'd at least use the opportunity to discuss the couple of series I've been able to catch in anime club this semester.
First is Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei, or the English translation, "So Long Mr. Despair". It's not actually licensed in the US yet, but I've heard that they're releasing the manga pretty soon. Admittedly, it's not for everyone, as the show has a pretty warped sense of humor. Think your typical offbeat high school slice of life comedy along the lines of Azumanga Daioh, only much, much darker, with a cast of characters that makes much of the cast of Evangelion look like well adjusted human beings by comparison. It keeps a very tongue and cheek attitude though and never takes itself too seriously, so it still manages to remain fairly light hearted. It's probably the funniest thing I've seen in a while though, so if you the dark, quirky humor and social commentary, it's worth a look.
The other show I've been catching on a regular basis is Princess Tutu. This one is licensed and has been around for a little while. so it's a little better known. I know I had heard the title at least before I started watching it. Anyway, this one's more of a romantic comedy that owes a lot to ballet and classic fairy tales. It's also quirky in its own way, although not nearly as dark as Zetsubo Sensei. I get the feeling Istari and Silent would like it at least. It isn't quite what I'd call in the same vein as Fruits Basket, but I suppose it sort of has the same vibe.
Also, I thought I'd use this opportunity to go a bit off topic and talk about possibly creating my own personal blog. I'm glad this blog is here for all my anime discussing needs, but I was thinking I'd like one of my own mostly to keep online friends posted about stuff. Yeah, I'd talk a little about anime, but also games, sports, my life in general, and really just whatever else strikes me. Admittedly it's a little self indulgent of me since I'm positive not everyone would care about everything I had to say, but that's sort of the point. As long as people are reading and commenting, it's not a total waste of time. Anyway, I'll be around now. Later everyone.
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Hey Combat, welcome to the blog!
Heh, I think it's funny you referred to me by my asmb screen name. :) You can call me Kate in here. Unless this place becomes the asmb pt 2 (and it won't), I'm not too worried about being tracked down. I do think it's funny that aside from Ian and myself, everyone has kept their sn's... :D
I am always looking for things to check out - so thanks for the suggestions.
Interesting that you mention that...in chats I still refer to you as Silent because aside from me and maybe a couple others, everyone there still knows you as Silent. As for me and my name, I've always thought Angela didn't suit me as well, so at least online, I prefer going by Istari. I do think of you as Kate though, when I write to you or talk about you or to you. With other people it depends. Combat is still Combat, Maenos is Maenos, Ian became Ian because you call him that. Trunksie alternates between that and Nicky, depending on who I'm talking to. Odd how that sort of thing happens.
On the anime note, I'm kind of curious about the two series Combat mentioned from his club, but the first will have to wait, if it's not licensed. I am kind of curious about Princess Tutu though. I may have to look further into that.
Yeah, I can't help but think of everyone by their online names, even myself. As far as I'm concerned, I'm Combat everywhere I have an online presence, except on Facebook I suppose. Anyway, if you do want to check out Princess Tutu, it's licensed by ADV, so there's probably a thinpak box set out there, unless I'm mistaken.
Also, for the off topic part of my post, I think I'm gonna go ahead and make that personal blog since everyone else here seems to have their own. It's okay if you guys aren't necessarily interested in every last thing I have to say, but do stop by once I have it up. I'll post it to my profile page here when I do.
Angela - if you do talk about me to people I don't know personally (like in those chats), then Silent is a good way to go. I don't know half those people and I certainly don't want them to know my personal information. But in here, I'm not worried.
Combat - blogging's fun. Good luck with that. :)
Don't worry, Kate. I always refer to you as Silent in chats, and other than that, the only time I mention you as Kate is to my parents, who don't participate in chats, and would probably look at me funny if I said this or that about my friend SilentBark. =P Not that they don't look at me funny anyway, but I'm careful enough about my own personal info that I understand the need to keep it private for others.
Yeah, just let us know about the new blog, Combat, I'll add it to my blog list. You're welcome to post in mine, everyone in here is, if they so desire to do so. Ian and Kate already do.
I'll look around for that Princess Tutu, maybe ask for it for Christmas if it's not too expensive.
All right, so Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei has piqued my interest. :D May have to check it out...
Okay, my blog is up at combatcblog.blogspot.com. Come check it out.
First, comments on your entry:
SZS definitely looked odd to me, and though I didn't push past the first episode (I tend to watch a lot of first episodes and then just languish on them, even on ones I do end up liking), it seems pretty good. I've heard that it often references a number of other shows (and if you haven't seen it, the Code Geass parody is pretty good, though some of the stuff is a little...yeah...No spoilers though).
Ah, Princess Tutu. I've been talking to Starry for a while on this after hearing it describe on an imageboard I frequent (I'm sure some of you can probably deduce what it is, heh) as "Ninjas with guitars." Needless to say, it piqued my interest. I've been meaning to watch it.
Speaking of your own blog, I've been entertaining the idea myself as well. Haven't gotten around to doing it, but I think since joining this one, I may make it soon.
As for ASMB screenname/real name, I'm not sure what I'll end up calling Silent here, but I'll probably use your ASMB names for the rest of y'all, most likely (unless I get more comfortable with using real names). Plus, those are the ones I've known y'all best as, so they stick, heh.
Gets harder when you know someone. Have to remember not to use Starry's real name when in a chat with her and others, and so on.
I'll have to check out your blog, Combat.
Ah...you know, I've thought a lot about sn's and privacy and all that. I would really hate to make my personal blog private, but depending on the traffic we have here on this site, I might just have to do that. Regarding screen names...I'm so far removed from the ASMB that "Silent" is more nostalgic than anything, but I don't mind it. Eh, anyway, I just don't really care to have my real name used outside this blog or email though.
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