Blatch

The last thing I saw in IMAX was Pink Floyd's Pompeii concert film. Fun to watch stuff like that on a larger-than-life screen, and I wouldn't mind doing it with anime.

Just think: We're getting Gigi in these things soon!

Oh, and a late addition: Fuwamoco's 2nd anniversary stream.

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So this is what the new Haato sounds like? Intriguing if so.

I actually mostly wanted to get those out to acknowledge some things: We just passed the 20th anniversary of the original Idolm@ster arcade game's release, and next week, it'll mark 10 years since I did the first of my review posts for Squid Girl! This has me in the mood to do something special... but maybe not involving content ratings. I was thinking of actually rewatching these shows and doing all-new reviews for 'em, maybe downplaying the plot in favor of critical anaylsis now that I think of it. Or I could do new stuff, like finally get around to finishing those Cinderella Girls reviews (funny story about that franchise). Once I get some other stuff dealt with, I'll figure it out.

[...ocd permitting]

On 7/27/2025 at 2:48 AM, Toonamiguy321 said:

In a welcome surprise, the block received a stealth drop of fresh packaging tonight. We had been with the previous set since March 2022. 
 

A huge improvement IMO. The previous set caused any footage used to have a terrible, grainy bitrate. New packaging is crystal clear. 

Im eager to see what the new schedule graphics look like, but barring a marathon it’s probably gonna be awhile before we see one. 

I've only seen a little bit of the packaging, but for my money, it slaps. My favorite Toonami look of all time is the one they had in 2014-15, with the minimalist graphics on a black background. This one feels like a fusion of that and the 2018 style (which accompanied the first round of FLCL sequels), using green accents and a circular motif. It's super clean and feels like it belongs on the biggest screen possible.

If you're just seeing this now, get ready for... peak?

I can actually watch her debut tomorrow! 

Common Side Effects S1E8-10

Whips. Whips ass, even.

Makes up for the lack of a Fuwamoco Morning today.

Smiling Friends S1E4

All right! Finally, some good cookin'. I'll have to watch some episodes of this live, even if it'll make me extra tired at work the next day.

On 7/13/2025 at 11:25 AM, KageRageX said:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animeism

 

Shows that aired on MBS's Animeism block. Maybe they could start a deal to air some of their wares?

Oh shit, they got HameFura S2. Now that's a show I wouldn't mind reliving on the block, assuming Sentai can deal it.

On 7/8/2025 at 6:14 AM, PokeNirvash said:

Aaaaaaaaaand there goes that bright side. 

Sorry.

How about this: I will make an attempt to watch Rooster Fighter, and I'm sure I'll get some enjoyment out of it.

My boardiversary was sometime in April 2014. I've been involved in this shit for over eleven years now, ain't that grand.

It's out now... on Amazon's video service. I'm not sure if I'm gonna dust off my account I used to watch Made in Abyss for this one.

I don't have a trailer or anything, but here are some static shots:

holoX MEETing! 1

There might be something else here. I doubt it, but I've gotten unexpectedly bad at maintaining my media log. Besides, this thread could use the bump.

On 7/3/2025 at 6:19 PM, PokeNirvash said:

Well, on the bright side, at least you don't hate it like everybody else.

Shrug. I probably wouldn't even have hated it had I watched it. I just would've thought it was mid and not worth bothering with after the fact.

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Hasta la pasta.

Funny how I put more stock in watching the Regular Show episodes that aired before this block as opposed to CP itself. Well, that and four scintillating episodes of Sailor Moon on Toonami Rewind.

3 hours ago, Jman said:

Oh boy oh boy, ANOTHER Toonami original anime.  As if the batting average isn't close to .000.  At least this one's based on a manga.

Still, if this is their big Q2-Q3 show and WB Japan hands Netflix Steel Ball Run, Fist of the North Star, and Record of Ragnarok, that's going to be telling.

At this point, I'm hoping they burn out the queue of [as]/Max originals, so this and Get Jiro, and then they decide to put the idea on mothballs. If DeMarco's involved, then that's an almost guaranteed no bueno. Maybe they can revisit the idea once he's retired, however long that may be, or however long before he gets kicked upstairs.

I didn't even bother with Lazarus. Deleted it off my DVR before watching an episode. No offense to those who like it, but I have no room left in my noggin for any of these things.

On 6/22/2025 at 4:38 AM, MasqueradeOverture said:

I miss Common Side Effects.

I would, if I'd finished the season.

Maybe this show should've referenced something from Tormato instead, like I did that one time.

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[drive-by hater buster posey?!]