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#81
Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-ohki / Re: New GXP Anime Coming!
Last post by Dreamr - December 29, 2023, 07:04:01 PMYeah, those numbers aren't bad. A few thousand copies on release week, at the prices we know are solid.
Also, I'm seeing OAV 5 fullset for sale on ebay at ~$100.
Also, I'm seeing OAV 5 fullset for sale on ebay at ~$100.
#82
General Discussion / Re: Your kind of music?
Last post by Dreamr - December 29, 2023, 06:57:58 PMRock and Roll. Some metal. Occasionally hip hop.
Many of the above artists are on my play lists.
Many of the above artists are on my play lists.
#83
General Discussion / Re: In Essence, Of Anime: Why?...
Last post by Dreamr - December 29, 2023, 06:56:21 PMWhat was it the Silk Specter said about The Comedian? "Even the dark parts get brighter?"
When I was a young lad, a shonen, I could not watch Bug's Bunny and such. It seemed senselessly violent. I would ask my parents, "Why is that happening?" They would have trouble answering. It seemed so pointless to me. About the only one I could watch was Thundar the Barbarian. Although, I could get watch Scooby Doo. Strangely, even back in the late 70s and early 80s, we could get anime products on broadcast television. I think my first exposure to anime was Hayao's Miyazaki's Naausica of the Valley of the Wind. I found it compelling because Naasica got injured fighting for her beliefs. Actions had consequences.
Shortly thereafter, I started watching "cartoons" like Tranzor Z, Voltron, and Battle of the Planets, never realizing that every single one of them was Japanese in origin. Even Transformers are Japanese, though the animation was produced in the USA. I think the overwhelming appeal was simply that it was different, and that the emotional content was preserved. But most of all, there was a story.
I always enjoyed a good story. Whether it was the old myths of the Greek gods or Star Trek, it didn't matter. If it had a good story and some interesting and thought-provoking content (ie sci/fi or fantasy),
I started reading at a young age. At age 6 I had a book case filled with books. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mark Twain, CS Lewis, JRR Tolkein, Ursula K LeGuin, it didn't matter. I was hooked.
Much later I found more exposure to anime in the Army when someone plugged in a VHS tape in the company day room. It was Fist of the Northstar. Next was Urotsukidoji. I had realized that there was a whole 'nother world of content out there that I had been missing. There was no turning back. Nothing could sate my appetite for this new experience.
As I grew, my poison of pleasure evolved into more adult themes. Couldn't be helped. I loved stories about space pirates. So Captain Harlock and anything by Leiji Matsumoto had my interest. I actually shed tears when he passed away last year.
Yes, I'm a man, and I'm not afraid to shed tears when something moves me. When I watch Daughter of Darkness,. I was struck by Ryoko's absolute dedication to protect Tenchi, even if he came to hate her for it. That scene on the roof... imo there is no love greater than letting someone go if you must.
A stirring story, some morals, maybe a cause, and freedom... those are what move me. So anime, which often has those elements, really appeals to me. Heh. I just backed Animeigo/Robert Woodhead's kickstarter for Macross II at the patron level. So yeah. I'm hopeless. And proud of it.
When I was a young lad, a shonen, I could not watch Bug's Bunny and such. It seemed senselessly violent. I would ask my parents, "Why is that happening?" They would have trouble answering. It seemed so pointless to me. About the only one I could watch was Thundar the Barbarian. Although, I could get watch Scooby Doo. Strangely, even back in the late 70s and early 80s, we could get anime products on broadcast television. I think my first exposure to anime was Hayao's Miyazaki's Naausica of the Valley of the Wind. I found it compelling because Naasica got injured fighting for her beliefs. Actions had consequences.
Shortly thereafter, I started watching "cartoons" like Tranzor Z, Voltron, and Battle of the Planets, never realizing that every single one of them was Japanese in origin. Even Transformers are Japanese, though the animation was produced in the USA. I think the overwhelming appeal was simply that it was different, and that the emotional content was preserved. But most of all, there was a story.
I always enjoyed a good story. Whether it was the old myths of the Greek gods or Star Trek, it didn't matter. If it had a good story and some interesting and thought-provoking content (ie sci/fi or fantasy),
I started reading at a young age. At age 6 I had a book case filled with books. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mark Twain, CS Lewis, JRR Tolkein, Ursula K LeGuin, it didn't matter. I was hooked.
Much later I found more exposure to anime in the Army when someone plugged in a VHS tape in the company day room. It was Fist of the Northstar. Next was Urotsukidoji. I had realized that there was a whole 'nother world of content out there that I had been missing. There was no turning back. Nothing could sate my appetite for this new experience.
As I grew, my poison of pleasure evolved into more adult themes. Couldn't be helped. I loved stories about space pirates. So Captain Harlock and anything by Leiji Matsumoto had my interest. I actually shed tears when he passed away last year.
Yes, I'm a man, and I'm not afraid to shed tears when something moves me. When I watch Daughter of Darkness,. I was struck by Ryoko's absolute dedication to protect Tenchi, even if he came to hate her for it. That scene on the roof... imo there is no love greater than letting someone go if you must.
A stirring story, some morals, maybe a cause, and freedom... those are what move me. So anime, which often has those elements, really appeals to me. Heh. I just backed Animeigo/Robert Woodhead's kickstarter for Macross II at the patron level. So yeah. I'm hopeless. And proud of it.
#84
General Discussion / Re: What did you have for dinn...
Last post by Dreamr - December 29, 2023, 06:28:56 PMoooooh! A dinner thread!
One of my favorites is Mediterranean roast fish over vegetables. You can use any white fish or salt water fish up to salmon for the protein.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Vegetable bed starts off with potatoes in olive oil with garlic, salt, and some white pepper. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
While that is cooking, chop up a red bell pepper, an onion, add 1/4 cup of olives, and TBSP of dry oregano, and half TBSP of thyme. More salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
Fish "marinade" is olive oil, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and tarragon. Light on lemon juice, heavy on the paprika. Drizzle over the fish. Let sit until the above 30 minute cooking is done.
Remove the potatoes from the oven. Remove foil. Spread the remaining vegetables over them, mix. Set the fish on top of that. Put back in the oven and cook for another 22 minutes, or until the fish is done.
Voila! Some nice white wine goes well. The finished vegetables should be flavorsome. The olives should be like little flavor bursts in your mouth.
One of my favorites is Mediterranean roast fish over vegetables. You can use any white fish or salt water fish up to salmon for the protein.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Vegetable bed starts off with potatoes in olive oil with garlic, salt, and some white pepper. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
While that is cooking, chop up a red bell pepper, an onion, add 1/4 cup of olives, and TBSP of dry oregano, and half TBSP of thyme. More salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
Fish "marinade" is olive oil, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and tarragon. Light on lemon juice, heavy on the paprika. Drizzle over the fish. Let sit until the above 30 minute cooking is done.
Remove the potatoes from the oven. Remove foil. Spread the remaining vegetables over them, mix. Set the fish on top of that. Put back in the oven and cook for another 22 minutes, or until the fish is done.
Voila! Some nice white wine goes well. The finished vegetables should be flavorsome. The olives should be like little flavor bursts in your mouth.
#85
Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-ohki / Re: New GXP Anime Coming!
Last post by Dr.Soviet - December 26, 2023, 08:38:43 PMQuote from: sacunnin on December 19, 2023, 06:54:38 PM
Are these decent sales numbers? I don't really know much about the market but curious if these would be considered success or failure levels.
For an OVA that is charging per episode these are pretty decent numbers
Also I'm sure the powers that be are aware this is a niche show.
#86
Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-ohki / Re: New GXP Anime Coming!
Last post by BobSchlotkin - December 26, 2023, 05:44:12 AMQuote from: Eff Efferson on December 25, 2023, 12:07:22 AM
great work over all but i noticed some of the typical translation errors it needs a second pass. the teo i noticed so far was kai as the ocean and women as daughters havent had a chance to listen all the way though
That it does!
I'll give it a couple of weeks, then take another read through and fix the issues.
BoB
#87
General Discussion / Re: What did you have for dinn...
Last post by Harls - December 26, 2023, 12:23:31 AMFestivus meal included chicken wings and fish and chips... from the local Chinese buffet.
#88
General Discussion / Re: What did you have for dinn...
Last post by Kokoro - December 25, 2023, 03:55:56 PMToday, I had a full course meal set up. Homemade Berry filled Crab Rangoon, a Cheeseball, Chicken Cordon Bleu, and homemade eggnog Cheesecake.
Not sure if I'll get past the Crab Rangoon. So yummy!
Not sure if I'll get past the Crab Rangoon. So yummy!
#89
Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-ohki / Re: New GXP Anime Coming!
Last post by Eff Efferson - December 25, 2023, 12:07:22 AMgreat work over all but i noticed some of the typical translation errors it needs a second pass. the teo i noticed so far was kai as the ocean and women as daughters havent had a chance to listen all the way though
#90
Other Anime / Re: The 100 Girlfriends Who Re...
Last post by Ryo-Okay - December 24, 2023, 12:04:59 PMSeason 2 got announced after the final episode today.