DecayToDeath Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Characters in fiction shouldn't necessarily be "normal people." I agree with this one, especially because most of his anime focuses on non-normal people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Characters in fiction shouldn't necessarily be "normal people." Not always, but I enjoy it sometimes. I just get much more emotionally invested in something when I see myself or people I know in the characters. It just makes it feel more real (real isn't the right word, I can't think how to put what I'm thinking down...). Pulp Fiction or The Departed didn't feature average people but were still good. I just enjoy the two differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I never got into novels either, somehow! But I can read language/linguistics textbooks all day. I used to love reading. I'd still do it if I had the time. Well, more time...reading for school makes me not want to read more stuff in the same timespan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Saturday night woo! In bed at 9PM woo! I played bingo with my parents for 2 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcX Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I think half of my love for these shows comes from where I'm at in life. I doubt any of you guys here would find DxD as funny as I do because it's about people my age. Hey, highschool only ended for me two years ago, I still have memories. ;P But no I haven't tried that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I agree with this one, especially because most of his anime focuses on non-normal people non-normal, but relateable. Kyon wasn't in normal situations, but he was still a really relateable character. I've already said my peace about Issei, but the whole show revolves around a three way war between heaven/hell/fallen angels which isn't exactly normal, but it still manages to have characters that I can personally relate to or know people who are similar to that character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcX Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I used to love reading. I'd still do it if I had the time. Well, more time...reading for school makes me not want to read more stuff in the same timespan. Yeah, it does take up a lot of time. I never did read for the prose, but I gotta say... I do fancy me some nice prose (prolly 'cause I can't do it for shit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Hey, highschool only ended for me two years ago, I still have memories. ;P But no I haven't tried that one. Maybe you'd enjoy it then if you don't mind the ecchi nature of it and can give it a few episodes to get going. It takes a few episodes to establish all the characters and doesn't really start the meat of the story until after that around episode 5 or 6. The story once it gets going is pretty strong though. If you haven't seen it Mirai Nikki is pretty amazing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Saturday night woo! In bed at 9PM woo! It happens, especially with your crazy 5am shifts. At least you had your two days off. Midnight here, and just sitting around. I took 2 naps today, feeling pretty good/worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I think I've said it before, Rez would definitely enjoy Murakami's books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecayToDeath Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I played bingo with my parents for 2 hours. Aww, that's kinda cute. I still do that with my grandparents when I visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Yeah, it does take up a lot of time. I never did read for the prose, but I gotta say... I do fancy me some nice prose (prolly 'cause I can't do it for shit). I try to read for about 1/2 hour to an hour most nights. Lately I've been failing, but I picked up Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, so I'm pretty excited to get back into it. Whenever I get kind of bored with books I pick up a "new" Murakami book to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcX Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Maybe you'd enjoy it then if you don't mind the ecchi nature of it and can give it a few episodes to get going. It takes a few episodes to establish all the characters and doesn't really start the meat of the story until after that around episode 5 or 6. The story once it gets going is pretty strong though. If you haven't seen it Mirai Nikki is pretty amazing too. I've never been one to mind ecchi. I mean, I've never encountered an anime so ecchi-filled that it annoyed me. If it did, I'd probably be more annoyed at the lack of a story development that the ecchi is obviously filling for. I need to see Mirai Nikki still. It sounds right up my alley. Have you seen When They Cry/Higurashi (no Naku koro ni)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcX Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I try to read for about 1/2 hour to an hour most nights. Lately I've been failing, but I picked up Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, so I'm pretty excited to get back into it. Whenever I get kind of bored with books I pick up a "new" Murakami book to read. I'm actually watching a TV series on Netflix (Once Upon A Time), so that's taking up my pre-sleep time atm. But it's a good idea. I need actual books tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I've never been one to mind ecchi. I mean, I've never encountered an anime so ecchi-filled that it annoyed me. If it did, I'd probably be more annoyed at the lack of a story development that the ecchi is obviously filling for. I need to see Mirai Nikki still. It sounds right up my alley. Have you seen When They Cry/Higurashi (no Naku koro ni)? I tried and couldn't get into it, I absolutely hated the art style. DxD is the one ecchi anise I think would stand on it's own based on the story alone. Comedy is A++ too. For stupid comedy too I absolutely love Noucome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I try to read for about 1/2 hour to an hour most nights. Lately I've been failing, but I picked up Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, so I'm pretty excited to get back into it. Whenever I get kind of bored with books I pick up a "new" Murakami book to read. Think you mentioned them but I don't remember what they are like. I have to finish AQWF for English first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcX Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I tried and couldn't get into it, I absolutely hated the art style. DxD is the one ecchi anise I think would stand on it's own based on the story alone. Comedy is A++ too. For stupid comedy too I absolutely love Noucome Aw man. The story in When They Cry is crazy tho. Stupid comedy... the only anime I've seen like that is "The Average Life of Highschool Boys" or something like that. And then there's the fan-service-parody anime like Girls Bravo or Yamada's First Time that were fucking hilarious tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Aw man. The story in When They Cry is crazy tho. Stupid comedy... the only anime I've seen like that is "The Average Life of Highschool Boys" or something like that. And then there's the fan-service-parody anime like Girls Bravo or Yamada's First Time that were fucking hilarious tbh. Noucome and DxD need to be next on your list. My avatar is Issei from DxD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Aww, that's kinda cute. I still do that with my grandparents when I visit. I think my folks are your grandparents age. anyhow, cherish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I need actual books tho ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambionic Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Master of None is a pretty good show. I started it last night and watched three episodes before I passed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcX Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 ? Y'know, like... sometimes I forget libraries exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Think you mentioned them but I don't remember what they are like. I have to finish AQWF for English first though. most of his stuff falls kind of into "magic realism" realm, but I tend to call it fantastic realism, because magic realism implies more of a fantasy setting to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcX Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Noucome and DxD need to be next on your list. My avatar is Issei from DxD When I'm done with season 4 of Once Upon a Time, I'll probably hop on Noucome. Or DxD. Whichever is easiest to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Y'know, like... sometimes I forget libraries exist. I should start a library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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